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Audi A5

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

Y5 FAXMOT history

Y5 FAX is a grey petrol Audi A5 first used on 2 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

Y5 FAX grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,556 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 FAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 FAX was last recorded at 115,556 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 6,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,320 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,236 miles
Average per year
6,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,556 miles
  • 2025 – 109,320 miles
  • 2024 – 104,019 miles
  • 2023 – 98,494 miles
  • 2022 – 95,431 miles
  • 2021 – 90,381 miles
  • 2020 – 86,056 miles
  • 2018 – 79,540 miles
  • 2017 – 75,164 miles
  • 2016 – 69,632 miles
  • 2015 – 63,631 miles
  • 2014 – 53,324 miles
  • 2013 – 36,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,556 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake discs corroding and lipping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,556 miles (+6,236)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,556 miles
    Test number
    764569258651
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,320 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,320 miles
    Test number
    360982668204
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,301 miles (+5,282)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,301 miles
    Test number
    290491730041
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has heavy damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,019 miles (+5,525)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,019 miles
    Test number
    809314773013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,494 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,494 miles
    Test number
    653289909029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,431 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,431 miles
    Test number
    511481066149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,428 miles (+5,047)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,428 miles
    Test number
    502726520029
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass90,381 miles (+4,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,381 miles
    Test number
    918119903634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass86,056 miles (+6,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    86,056 miles
    Test number
    432210913384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass79,540 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    471970818555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,164 miles (+88)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,164 miles
    Test number
    363593384602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding and lipping

  12. Fail75,076 miles (+5,444)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,076 miles
    Test number
    539949432107
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding and lipping

  13. Pass69,632 miles (+6,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,632 miles
    Test number
    378266274247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass63,631 miles (+10,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,631 miles
    Test number
    741305907316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass53,324 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,324 miles
    Test number
    137616034382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,062 miles
    Test number
    206279804279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,062 miles (+15,621)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,062 miles
    Test number
    359919204419
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

  18. Pass36,441 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,441 miles
    Test number
    938570913270
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y5 FAX

Does Y5 FAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 FAX is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 FAX?
The MOT on Y5 FAX is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 FAX done?
Y5 FAX was recorded at 115,556 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,243 miles a year.
Has Y5 FAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 FAX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 FAX 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 Y5 FAX find?
Y5 FAX passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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