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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,163 cc

S7 DBYMOT history

S7 DBY is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 19 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

S7 DBY black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
73,943 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 DBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 DBY was last recorded at 73,943 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,943 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,943 miles
  • 2024 – 72,859 miles
  • 2023 – 72,486 miles
  • 2022 – 70,678 miles
  • 2021 – 67,755 miles
  • 2020 – 66,634 miles
  • 2019 – 65,410 miles
  • 2018 – 64,377 miles
  • 2017 – 63,133 miles
  • 2016 – 59,961 miles
  • 2015 – 54,965 miles
  • 2014 – 46,768 miles
  • 2013 – 41,457 miles
  • 2012 – 34,783 miles
  • 2011 – 26,603 miles
  • 2010 – 19,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,943 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,943 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    126523313237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail73,943 miles (+1,084)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    386972940873
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,859 miles (+373)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    686810130153
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall - also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass72,486 miles (+1,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    117396116441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,678 miles (+2,923)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,678 miles
    Test number
    488058665361
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,755 miles (+1,121)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,755 miles
    Test number
    167813955441
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,634 miles (+1,224)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,634 miles
    Test number
    166082726390
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,410 miles (+1,033)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,410 miles
    Test number
    542707506835
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,377 miles (+1,244)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,377 miles
    Test number
    917994317581
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass63,133 miles (+3,172)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,133 miles
    Test number
    533157149804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass59,961 miles (+4,996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,961 miles
    Test number
    901975110023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass54,965 miles (+8,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,965 miles
    Test number
    447158905212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass46,768 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,768 miles
    Test number
    256721824463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,457 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,457 miles
    Test number
    538752013169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail41,323 miles (+6,540)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,323 miles
    Test number
    269478093037
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly distorted

  16. Pass34,783 miles (+8,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,783 miles
    Test number
    247409902490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass26,603 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,603 miles
    Test number
    206408141064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,117 miles
    Test number
    680171120008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S7 DBY

Does S7 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S7 DBY expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S7 DBY?
The MOT on S7 DBY expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S7 DBY done?
S7 DBY was recorded at 73,943 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 3,505 miles a year.
Has S7 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 DBY has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S7 DBY 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 S7 DBY find?
S7 DBY passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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