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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

LB07 BYMMOT history

LB07 BYM is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 23 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 180,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
180,244 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 BYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 BYM was last recorded at 180,244 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 9,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,036 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,208 miles
Average per year
9,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,244 miles
  • 2024 – 171,036 miles
  • 2023 – 166,683 miles
  • 2022 – 160,344 miles
  • 2021 – 148,067 miles
  • 2020 – 137,750 miles
  • 2019 – 128,309 miles
  • 2018 – 121,236 miles
  • 2017 – 114,378 miles
  • 2016 – 106,117 miles
  • 2015 – 91,214 miles
  • 2014 – 77,590 miles
  • 2013 – 60,940 miles
  • 2012 – 48,735 miles
  • 2011 – 41,459 miles
  • 2010 – 31,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,244 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working and smashed
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAccident damage to front
  • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,244 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    180,244 miles
    Test number
    687058573258
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working and smashed
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to front
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

  2. Fail180,244 miles (+9,208)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,244 miles
    Test number
    489168463285
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working and smashed
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to front
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

  3. Pass171,036 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    171,036 miles
    Test number
    950450227002
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail171,024 miles (+4,341)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,024 miles
    Test number
    152070386576
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass166,683 miles (+6,339)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    166,683 miles
    Test number
    522162160685
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass160,344 miles (+155)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,344 miles
    Test number
    949210470350
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail160,189 miles (+12,122)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,189 miles
    Test number
    833215017392
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,067 miles (+10,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,067 miles
    Test number
    253401248300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass137,750 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,750 miles
    Test number
    648410293810
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail137,750 miles (+9,441)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,750 miles
    Test number
    566936775938
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass128,309 miles (+7,073)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,309 miles
    Test number
    756770268952
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass121,236 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,236 miles
    Test number
    850664406362
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Fail121,230 miles (+6,852)2 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,230 miles
    Test number
    581839752224
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass114,378 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,378 miles
    Test number
    786652775735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on legal limit

  15. Fail114,378 miles (+8,261)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,378 miles
    Test number
    371692156417
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on legal limit

  16. Pass106,117 miles (+14,903)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,117 miles
    Test number
    504757668879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,214 miles (+13,624)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,214 miles
    Test number
    636525035117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,590 miles (+16,650)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,590 miles
    Test number
    219625554184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,940 miles (+12,205)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    175063033132
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass48,735 miles (+7,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,735 miles
    Test number
    185859742151
    • 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)

  21. Pass41,459 miles (+10,334)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,459 miles
    Test number
    275022051143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,125 miles
    Test number
    290357520186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 BYM

Does LB07 BYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 BYM is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB07 BYM?
The MOT on LB07 BYM is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 BYM done?
LB07 BYM was recorded at 180,244 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 9,647 miles a year.
Has LB07 BYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 BYM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB07 BYM 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 LB07 BYM find?
LB07 BYM passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all, and 7 more.

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