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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,698 cc

Y4 MDFMOT history

Y4 MDF is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 178,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

Y4 MDF black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,287 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 MDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y4 MDF was last recorded at 178,287 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 12,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,625 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
12,662 miles
Average per year
12,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,287 miles
  • 2025 – 165,625 miles
  • 2024 – 149,155 miles
  • 2023 – 133,693 miles
  • 2022 – 116,688 miles
  • 2021 – 101,453 miles
  • 2020 – 87,890 miles
  • 2019 – 64,775 miles
  • 2018 – 48,600 miles
  • 2017 – 43,845 miles
  • 2016 – 39,222 miles
  • 2015 – 32,770 miles
  • 2014 – 26,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail178,287 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s upper & lower bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail178,287 miles (+12,662)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,287 miles
    Test number
    873905478614
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass165,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,625 miles
    Test number
    680960566916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail165,625 miles (+16,470)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,625 miles
    Test number
    204879237671
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak sleeve renewed (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,155 miles (+15,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,155 miles
    Test number
    200759941146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass133,693 miles (+17,005)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,693 miles
    Test number
    697211108731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,688 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,688 miles
    Test number
    899090640489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryDamage n/s/f

  7. Fail116,682 miles (+15,229)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,682 miles
    Test number
    165323647526
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryDamage n/s/f

  8. Pass101,453 miles (+13,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,453 miles
    Test number
    295510050618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,890 miles
    Test number
    125134460794
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s upper & lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail87,890 miles (+23,115)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,890 miles
    Test number
    611584923542
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s upper & lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,775 miles (+16,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,775 miles
    Test number
    408692043718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass48,600 miles (+4,755)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,600 miles
    Test number
    859604631882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,845 miles (+4,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,845 miles
    Test number
    753922243726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass39,222 miles (+6,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,222 miles
    Test number
    138806046464
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

  15. Pass32,770 miles (+6,458)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,770 miles
    Test number
    715042985032
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass26,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,312 miles
    Test number
    948039274026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y4 MDF

Does Y4 MDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 MDF is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 MDF?
The MOT on Y4 MDF is valid until 11 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 MDF done?
Y4 MDF was recorded at 178,287 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 12,051 miles a year.
Has Y4 MDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 MDF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 MDF 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 MDF find?
Y4 MDF failed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, and 3 more.

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