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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

Y4 RBUMOT history

Y4 RBU is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 26 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 109,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y4 RBU black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,735 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 RBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
26 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 RBU was last recorded at 109,735 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 7,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,808 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,927 miles
Average per year
9,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,735 miles
  • 2025 – 101,808 miles
  • 2024 – 90,545 miles
  • 2023 – 81,473 miles
  • 2022 – 67,916 miles
  • 2021 – 54,907 miles
  • 2020 – 51,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,735 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Front engine and sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,735 miles (+7,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,735 miles
    Test number
    128266527959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,808 miles (+11,263)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,808 miles
    Test number
    197990002052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,545 miles (+9,072)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,545 miles
    Test number
    447024930391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,473 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,473 miles
    Test number
    266872209237
    • AdvisoryCentral Front engine and sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail81,461 miles (+13,545)3 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,461 miles
    Test number
    964053923012
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front engine and sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass67,916 miles (+13,009)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,916 miles
    Test number
    640919746204
    • AdvisoryCentral Front ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

  7. Pass54,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    746859775815
    • AdvisoryCentral Front ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted

  8. Fail54,902 miles (+3,878)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,902 miles
    Test number
    979348882563
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted

  9. Pass51,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,024 miles
    Test number
    743201251414
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre out of shape

  10. Fail51,024 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,024 miles
    Test number
    688225197253
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear brake pads worn low and warning light is on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre out of shape

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    475402661025
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about Y4 RBU

Does Y4 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 RBU is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 RBU?
The MOT on Y4 RBU is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 RBU done?
Y4 RBU was recorded at 109,735 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 9,484 miles a year.
Has Y4 RBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 RBU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y4 RBU 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 RBU find?
Y4 RBU passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened.

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