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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

Y4 DDUMOT history

Y4 DDU is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 8 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 167,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

Y4 DDU black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
167,742 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 DDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 DDU was last recorded at 167,742 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 8,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,554 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,188 miles
Average per year
10,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,742 miles
  • 2024 – 159,554 miles
  • 2023 – 151,636 miles
  • 2022 – 149,005 miles
  • 2021 – 143,357 miles
  • 2020 – 138,395 miles
  • 2019 – 129,655 miles
  • 2018 – 117,205 miles
  • 2016 – 81,749 miles
  • 2014 – 54,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,742 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,742 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    167,742 miles
    Test number
    523408801975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,742 miles (+8,188)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,742 miles
    Test number
    882153196108
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,554 miles (+7,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,554 miles
    Test number
    304196261471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass151,636 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,636 miles
    Test number
    897461320985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,005 miles (+5,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,005 miles
    Test number
    588405753085
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass143,357 miles (+4,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,357 miles
    Test number
    117000011539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,395 miles (+8,740)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,395 miles
    Test number
    636727278718
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & INNER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES & CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN & SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,655 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,655 miles
    Test number
    159260383940
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail129,655 miles (+12,450)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,655 miles
    Test number
    934590662460
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass117,205 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,205 miles
    Test number
    696891622511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail117,199 miles (+4,780)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,199 miles
    Test number
    412170287437
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail112,419 miles (+30,670)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,419 miles
    Test number
    620204452937
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass81,749 miles (+27,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    655686934716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass54,467 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,467 miles
    Test number
    978109934279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteTemp number plates fitted over top of modified ones

Questions about Y4 DDU

Does Y4 DDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 DDU is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 DDU?
The MOT on Y4 DDU is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 DDU done?
Y4 DDU was recorded at 167,742 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 10,069 miles a year.
Has Y4 DDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 DDU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y4 DDU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y4 DDU find?
Y4 DDU passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2.

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