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Audi A5

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y8 LJMMOT history

Y8 LJM is a blue diesel Audi A5 first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

Y8 LJM blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,984 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 LJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 LJM was last recorded at 121,984 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 3,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,077 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,907 miles
Average per year
7,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,984 miles
  • 2025 – 118,077 miles
  • 2024 – 114,088 miles
  • 2023 – 108,346 miles
  • 2022 – 101,197 miles
  • 2021 – 93,945 miles
  • 2020 – 90,788 miles
  • 2019 – 86,712 miles
  • 2018 – 77,767 miles
  • 2017 – 69,253 miles
  • 2016 – 52,266 miles
  • 2015 – 36,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,984 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • 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))

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 Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,984 miles (+3,907)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,984 miles
    Test number
    508491489143
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass118,077 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,077 miles
    Test number
    384583404489
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail118,077 miles (+3,989)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,077 miles
    Test number
    467231276866
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass114,088 miles (+5,742)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,088 miles
    Test number
    355698336956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

  5. Pass108,346 miles (+7,149)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,346 miles
    Test number
    986896010232
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass101,197 miles (+7,252)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,197 miles
    Test number
    270590722192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,945 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,945 miles
    Test number
    494083940775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,788 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,788 miles
    Test number
    169836466056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,712 miles (+8,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,712 miles
    Test number
    708586482631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,767 miles (+8,514)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,767 miles
    Test number
    562994494455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    892619858277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,253 miles (+16,987)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    192725795344
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass52,266 miles (+15,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,266 miles
    Test number
    766165639476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass36,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,973 miles
    Test number
    495062775034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 LJM

Does Y8 LJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 LJM is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 LJM?
The MOT on Y8 LJM is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 LJM done?
Y8 LJM was recorded at 121,984 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 7,459 miles a year.
Has Y8 LJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 LJM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 LJM 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 Y8 LJM find?
Y8 LJM passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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