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Audi A4

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T522 BBYMOT history

T522 BBY is a green diesel Audi A4 first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 206,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2023
Mileage
206,996 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T522 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T522 BBY was last recorded at 206,996 miles on 28 Apr 2022, 4,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,950 miles · 6 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,046 miles
Average per year
6,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 206,996 miles
  • 2021 – 202,950 miles
  • 2020 – 202,228 miles
  • 2019 – 198,870 miles
  • 2018 – 198,343 miles
  • 2017 – 197,767 miles
  • 2016 – 196,212 miles
  • 2015 – 194,561 miles
  • 2014 – 192,592 miles
  • 2013 – 185,846 miles
  • 2012 – 177,860 miles
  • 2011 – 168,135 miles
  • 2010 – 150,660 miles
  • 2009 – 139,717 miles
  • 2008 – 127,313 miles
  • 2007 – 116,295 miles
  • 2006 – 105,397 miles
  • 2005 – 95,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,996 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,996 miles (+4,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    206,996 miles
    Test number
    845510814367
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass202,950 miles (+17)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    202,950 miles
    Test number
    302196726338
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail202,933 miles (+705)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,933 miles
    Test number
    140748010199
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass202,228 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    202,228 miles
    Test number
    204648497527
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail202,228 miles (+3,358)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,228 miles
    Test number
    589587093943
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Windscreen damaged

  6. Pass198,870 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,870 miles
    Test number
    381346391927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail198,864 miles (+521)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,864 miles
    Test number
    857218200438
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass198,343 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    198,343 miles
    Test number
    298010730460
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInduction hose split

  9. Fail198,343 miles (+576)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,343 miles
    Test number
    983756710035
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInduction hose split

  10. Pass197,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    197,767 miles
    Test number
    795622138630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail197,767 miles (+1,555)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,767 miles
    Test number
    667260732090
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass196,212 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    196,212 miles
    Test number
    478913896038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass194,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    194,561 miles
    Test number
    486667245132
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail194,561 miles (+1,969)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,561 miles
    Test number
    497086645140
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass192,592 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    192,592 miles
    Test number
    278439434181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail192,592 miles (+6,746)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,592 miles
    Test number
    236239134425
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass185,846 miles (+7,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    185,846 miles
    Test number
    236071243453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail177,860 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,860 miles
    Test number
    335567132100
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass177,860 miles (+9,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    177,860 miles
    Test number
    596497532161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass168,135 miles (+3)16 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    168,135 miles
    Test number
    729447131147
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  21. Fail168,132 miles (+17,472)3 failures16 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,132 miles
    Test number
    517863731111
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  22. Pass150,660 miles (+10,943)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    150,660 miles
    Test number
    974434540116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass139,717 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    139,717 miles
    Test number
    793748849115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Fail139,717 miles (+12,404)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,717 miles
    Test number
    260137849426
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass127,313 miles (+11,018)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    127,313 miles
    Test number
    944610358121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass116,295 miles (+10,898)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    116,295 miles
    Test number
    134709347121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass105,397 miles (+10,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    105,397 miles
    Test number
    710743946146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass95,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2006
    Odometer
    95,220 miles
    Test number
    581047845170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    160085745149
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about T522 BBY

Does T522 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T522 BBY expired on 21 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T522 BBY?
The MOT on T522 BBY expired on 21 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T522 BBY done?
T522 BBY was recorded at 206,996 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2022, an average of 6,606 miles a year.
Has T522 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T522 BBY has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T522 BBY 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 T522 BBY find?
T522 BBY passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all four; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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