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Audi A5

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

Y9 DBMMOT history

Y9 DBM is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 9 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 154,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

Y9 DBM white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
154,798 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 DBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 DBM was last recorded at 154,798 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 22,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,500 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
22,298 miles
Average per year
8,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,798 miles
  • 2025 – 132,500 miles
  • 2024 – 132,033 miles
  • 2023 – 131,964 miles
  • 2022 – 131,121 miles
  • 2021 – 127,623 miles
  • 2020 – 124,147 miles
  • 2019 – 120,837 miles
  • 2018 – 112,910 miles
  • 2017 – 93,316 miles
  • 2016 – 81,154 miles
  • 2014 – 64,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,798 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    154,798 miles
    Test number
    108170450107
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,798 miles (+22,298)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,798 miles
    Test number
    281999343833
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,500 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,500 miles
    Test number
    112911138874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,033 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,033 miles
    Test number
    368900207416
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,964 miles (+843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,964 miles
    Test number
    276499319824
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,121 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,121 miles
    Test number
    310133555141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,623 miles (+3,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,623 miles
    Test number
    431919078190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass124,147 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,147 miles
    Test number
    958071299109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,837 miles (+7,927)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,837 miles
    Test number
    777078469092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,910 miles (+3,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,910 miles
    Test number
    162750952762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail109,724 miles (+16,408)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,724 miles
    Test number
    108087755342
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass93,316 miles (+12,162)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,316 miles
    Test number
    772387768977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,154 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,154 miles
    Test number
    932417541499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryItems removed drivers view

  14. Fail81,154 miles (+16,958)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,154 miles
    Test number
    389211490331
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryItems removed drivers view

  15. Pass64,196 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,196 miles
    Test number
    309472774241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen has damage outside swept area(nearside)

Questions about Y9 DBM

Does Y9 DBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 DBM is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 DBM?
The MOT on Y9 DBM is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 DBM done?
Y9 DBM was recorded at 154,798 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 8,036 miles a year.
Has Y9 DBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 DBM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y9 DBM 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 Y9 DBM find?
Y9 DBM passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arms; oil leak, but not excessive.

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