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Audi A4

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 3,123 cc

LE05 BYEMOT history

LE05 BYE is a red petrol Audi A4 first used on 21 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

LE05 BYE red Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
122,771 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 BYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,123 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 BYE was last recorded at 122,771 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,768 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,771 miles
  • 2024 – 112,242 miles
  • 2023 – 101,844 miles
  • 2022 – 94,558 miles
  • 2020 – 89,152 miles
  • 2019 – 85,205 miles
  • 2018 – 83,313 miles
  • 2017 – 81,610 miles
  • 2016 – 78,711 miles
  • 2015 – 76,627 miles
  • 2014 – 72,718 miles
  • 2013 – 69,274 miles
  • 2012 – 67,162 miles
  • 2011 – 64,467 miles
  • 2010 – 57,115 miles
  • 2009 – 50,661 miles
  • 2008 – 37,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,771 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,771 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,771 miles
    Test number
    491605704437
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail122,768 miles (+10,526)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,768 miles
    Test number
    646933780976
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass112,242 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,242 miles
    Test number
    264821851351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail112,236 miles (+10,392)3 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,236 miles
    Test number
    286370882523
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower 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 x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass101,844 miles (+7,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,844 miles
    Test number
    724332473065
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass94,558 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,558 miles
    Test number
    203293264849
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Fail94,558 miles (+5,406)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,558 miles
    Test number
    288234976874
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass89,152 miles (+3,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,152 miles
    Test number
    164727481626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass85,205 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,205 miles
    Test number
    717873419951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,313 miles (+1,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,313 miles
    Test number
    581755855520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter has a small pin hole
    • AdvisoryFull under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components
  11. Pass81,610 miles (+2,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,610 miles
    Test number
    466869116746
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle cover fitted obscuring components
  12. Pass78,711 miles (+2,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,711 miles
    Test number
    184586300296
    • AdvisoryFull under vehicle body cover fitted obscuring components
  13. Pass76,627 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,627 miles
    Test number
    594193310085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,718 miles (+3,444)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,718 miles
    Test number
    557595324364
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass69,274 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,274 miles
    Test number
    836899203301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,162 miles (+2,695)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,162 miles
    Test number
    286395732395
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine management light on
  17. Pass64,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    418969611403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,467 miles (+7,352)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    835598711359
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  19. Pass57,115 miles (+6,454)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,115 miles
    Test number
    252504930303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,661 miles (+13,003)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,661 miles
    Test number
    473736039318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,658 miles
    Test number
    630878298225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE05 BYE

Does LE05 BYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE05 BYE expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE05 BYE?
The MOT on LE05 BYE expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE05 BYE done?
LE05 BYE was recorded at 122,771 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 5,185 miles a year.
Has LE05 BYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 BYE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LE05 BYE 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 LE05 BYE find?
LE05 BYE passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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