
Audi A4
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L7 BYXMOT history
L7 BYX is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 225,489 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 225,489 mi
- At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,923 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 BYX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 BYX was last recorded at 225,489 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 225,489 miles · 29 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 13,923 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 225,489 miles
- 2022 – 179,172 miles
- 2021 – 173,057 miles
- 2020 – 168,242 miles
- 2019 – 163,784 miles
- 2018 – 160,958 miles
- 2017 – 155,251 miles
- 2016 – 149,799 miles
- 2015 – 133,851 miles
- 2014 – 113,527 miles
- 2013 – 88,506 miles
- 2012 – 65,845 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 12 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass225,489 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 225,489 miles
- Test number
- 869045469672
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail225,489 miles (+46,317)1 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,489 miles
- Test number
- 872495221512
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,172 miles (+6,115)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 179,172 miles
- Test number
- 536202657114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,057 miles (+4,815)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 173,057 miles
- Test number
- 358544003028
- 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))
Pass168,242 miles (+4,458)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 168,242 miles
- Test number
- 361804505606
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEmissions to low to register
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect
Pass163,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 163,784 miles
- Test number
- 857890608791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,784 miles (+2,826)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,784 miles
- Test number
- 175767607000
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass160,958 miles (+5,707)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 160,958 miles
- Test number
- 336029003037
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass155,251 miles (+5,452)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 155,251 miles
- Test number
- 235374885919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,799 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 149,799 miles
- Test number
- 335108479442
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail149,799 miles (+15,948)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,799 miles
- Test number
- 723361027513
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass133,851 miles (+86)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 133,851 miles
- Test number
- 929764095043
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail133,765 miles (+20,238)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,765 miles
- Test number
- 165662895013
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass113,527 miles2 dangerous5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 113,527 miles
- Test number
- 179808394485
- DangerousNear side rear tyre tread starting to lift off
- DangerousOffside rear tyre tread starting to lift off
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine warning light on dash
- NoteLarger profile tyres fitted to front axel
Fail113,527 miles (+25,021)2 dangerous2 failures5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,527 miles
- Test number
- 589128994061
- DangerousNear side rear tyre tread starting to lift off
- DangerousO/s/r tyre tread starting to lift off
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine warning light on dash
- NoteLarger profile tyres fitted to front axel
Fail88,506 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,506 miles
- Test number
- 349318793003
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteRear tyres near limit
Pass88,506 miles (+22,661)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 88,506 miles
- Test number
- 869408893021
- NoteRear tyres near limit
Pass65,845 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 65,845 miles
- Test number
- 397592372058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront discs lipped
Questions about L7 BYX
- Does L7 BYX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L7 BYX expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L7 BYX?
- The MOT on L7 BYX expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L7 BYX done?
- L7 BYX was recorded at 225,489 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 13,923 miles a year.
- Has L7 BYX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 BYX has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L7 BYX 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 L7 BYX find?
- L7 BYX passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front oil leak, but not excessive.
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