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Audi A5

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 3,197 cc

Y6 ULFMOT history

Y6 ULF is a grey petrol Audi A5 first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

Y6 ULF grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,657 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 ULF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 ULF was last recorded at 98,657 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 14,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,644 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,013 miles
Average per year
6,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,657 miles
  • 2024 – 84,644 miles
  • 2023 – 78,287 miles
  • 2022 – 73,219 miles
  • 2021 – 67,134 miles
  • 2020 – 58,948 miles
  • 2019 – 50,508 miles
  • 2018 – 42,586 miles
  • 2017 – 35,566 miles
  • 2016 – 30,928 miles
  • 2015 – 24,006 miles
  • 2014 – 20,598 miles
  • 2012 – 13,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,657 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,657 miles (+14,013)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,657 miles
    Test number
    825205608026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass84,644 miles (+6,357)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    480157258471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,287 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,287 miles
    Test number
    903643734834
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail78,287 miles (+5,068)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,287 miles
    Test number
    318147426413
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass73,219 miles (+6,085)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,219 miles
    Test number
    459252350579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides, Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass67,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,134 miles
    Test number
    839346213502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,134 miles (+8,186)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,134 miles
    Test number
    755125808322
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
  8. Pass58,948 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,948 miles
    Test number
    249049905778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top ball joint small amount of play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Fail58,942 miles (+8,434)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,942 miles
    Test number
    753661730864
    • DangerousFront Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Build up of fluid around rack. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass50,508 miles (+7,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    50,508 miles
    Test number
    299729086820
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass42,586 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,586 miles
    Test number
    152886004406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,566 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,566 miles
    Test number
    164459380851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,928 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,928 miles
    Test number
    985453554954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,924 miles (+6,918)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,924 miles
    Test number
    444950531823
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessive cracking in tread depth area (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessive cracking in tread areas (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 2mm.
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre.
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low.
  15. Pass24,006 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,006 miles
    Test number
    586532875074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,598 miles (+7,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,598 miles
    Test number
    588413494071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass13,455 miles (+538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,455 miles
    Test number
    608070912368
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass12,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    12,917 miles
    Test number
    689831722202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 ULF

Does Y6 ULF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 ULF is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y6 ULF?
The MOT on Y6 ULF is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 ULF done?
Y6 ULF was recorded at 98,657 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,420 miles a year.
Has Y6 ULF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 ULF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y6 ULF 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 Y6 ULF find?
Y6 ULF passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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