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Audi A4

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T543 BBYMOT history

T543 BBY is a silver petrol Audi A4 first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2023
Mileage
109,552 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 BBY was last recorded at 109,552 miles on 27 Nov 2022, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2019: 106,036 miles, lower than 109,030 miles on 8 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,511 miles · 13 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
3,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,552 miles
  • 2021 – 109,511 miles
  • 2020 – 109,404 miles
  • 2019 – 106,036 miles
  • 2018 – 108,829 miles
  • 2017 – 107,444 miles
  • 2016 – 105,257 miles
  • 2015 – 100,353 miles
  • 2014 – 95,506 miles
  • 2013 – 90,326 miles
  • 2012 – 82,543 miles
  • 2011 – 74,434 miles
  • 2010 – 70,319 miles
  • 2009 – 66,652 miles
  • 2008 – 62,927 miles
  • 2007 – 57,809 miles
  • 2006 – 52,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,552 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,552 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,552 miles
    Test number
    347706036402
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass109,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,511 miles
    Test number
    904010476575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail109,511 miles (+107)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,511 miles
    Test number
    867865533425
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass109,404 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    109,404 miles
    Test number
    572765357340
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail109,404 miles (+3,368)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,404 miles
    Test number
    987110710783
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass106,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    106,036 miles
    Test number
    208281202852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,036 miles (-2,994)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,036 miles
    Test number
    549857586537
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,030 miles (+201)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,030 miles
    Test number
    193184013280
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass108,829 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,829 miles
    Test number
    936007125874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,820 miles (+1,376)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,820 miles
    Test number
    839297850735
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  11. Pass107,444 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    136132241179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,257 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,257 miles
    Test number
    659830121517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,353 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,353 miles
    Test number
    569782695043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,506 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,506 miles
    Test number
    637960504134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,326 miles (+7,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,326 miles
    Test number
    945496303157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,543 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,543 miles
    Test number
    986823002152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront fog lamp switch does not illuminate to show activation when lamps are operated - attention req

  17. Fail82,543 miles (+8,109)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,543 miles
    Test number
    248442202154
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront fog lamp switch does not illuminate to show activation when lamps are operated - attention req
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge - req new asap

  18. Pass74,434 miles (+4,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,434 miles
    Test number
    905143701110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,319 miles (+3,667)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,319 miles
    Test number
    340752300178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear screen
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass66,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,652 miles
    Test number
    590162719136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,651 miles (+3,724)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,651 miles
    Test number
    584582719173
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass62,927 miles (+5,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    293885618183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass57,809 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,809 miles
    Test number
    252706107110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,792 miles
    Test number
    103054416103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T543 BBY

Does T543 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T543 BBY expired on 26 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T543 BBY?
The MOT on T543 BBY expired on 26 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T543 BBY done?
T543 BBY was recorded at 109,552 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2022, an average of 3,420 miles a year.
Has T543 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 BBY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T543 BBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T543 BBY find?
T543 BBY passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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