
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass85,205 miles (+1,892)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 85,205 miles
- Test number
- 717873419951
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
Pass76,627 miles (+3,909)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 76,627 miles
- Test number
- 594193310085
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass69,274 miles (+2,112)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 69,274 miles
- Test number
- 836899203301
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass64,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 64,467 miles
- Test number
- 418969611403
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass57,115 miles (+6,454)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 57,115 miles
- Test number
- 252504930303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,661 miles (+13,003)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 50,661 miles
- Test number
- 473736039318
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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