Audi logo

Audi A4

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

V7 ALVMOT history

V7 ALV is a grey petrol Audi A4 first used on 16 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 33 MOT tests, with 249,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

V7 ALV grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
249,603 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
33
17 passed · 16 failed
Per year
11,186 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V7 ALV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V7 ALV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 ALV was last recorded at 249,603 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,601 miles · 7 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 249,603 miles
  • 2022 – 236,613 miles
  • 2021 – 223,750 miles
  • 2019 – 210,965 miles
  • 2018 – 197,850 miles
  • 2017 – 183,869 miles
  • 2016 – 162,161 miles
  • 2015 – 136,964 miles
  • 2014 – 119,382 miles
  • 2013 – 115,235 miles
  • 2012 – 111,081 miles
  • 2011 – 106,164 miles
  • 2010 – 101,943 miles
  • 2009 – 97,053 miles
  • 2008 – 92,140 miles
  • 2007 – 84,627 miles
  • 2006 – 62,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,603 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,603 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    249,603 miles
    Test number
    451368977970
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail249,601 miles (+12,988)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,601 miles
    Test number
    414731095521
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass236,613 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    236,613 miles
    Test number
    977068064485
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail236,498 miles (+12,748)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,498 miles
    Test number
    136292242340
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass223,750 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    223,750 miles
    Test number
    661747511866
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))

  6. Fail223,744 miles (+12,779)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,744 miles
    Test number
    179553996615
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))

  7. Pass210,965 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    210,965 miles
    Test number
    274643171025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail210,965 miles (+104)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,965 miles
    Test number
    682846849003
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail210,861 miles (+13,011)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,861 miles
    Test number
    916862353263
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass197,850 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    197,850 miles
    Test number
    143004391973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail197,848 miles (+13,979)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,848 miles
    Test number
    180249562791
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass183,869 miles (+542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    183,869 miles
    Test number
    533114166307
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail183,327 miles (+21,166)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,327 miles
    Test number
    905288450140
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated, but suspected brake service due
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass162,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    162,161 miles
    Test number
    159745509034
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  15. Fail162,161 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,161 miles
    Test number
    439951446296
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  16. Fail162,147 miles (+25,183)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,147 miles
    Test number
    887074699062
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass136,964 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,964 miles
    Test number
    278845685492
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail136,951 miles (+17,569)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,951 miles
    Test number
    347975585100
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass119,382 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,382 miles
    Test number
    767862704252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteStone chip on the windscreen

  20. Fail119,382 miles (+4,147)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,382 miles
    Test number
    319972704455
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine warning light illuminating
    • NoteStone chip on the windscreen

  21. Pass115,235 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    115,235 miles
    Test number
    307632493122
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail115,230 miles (+4,149)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,230 miles
    Test number
    538720393134
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass111,081 miles (+4,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,081 miles
    Test number
    926335482127
    • NoteBoth front tyres uneven wear

  24. Pass106,164 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    106,164 miles
    Test number
    289569291124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass101,943 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    101,943 miles
    Test number
    162509500242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail101,894 miles (+4,841)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,894 miles
    Test number
    593064200221
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass97,053 miles (+4,913)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    97,053 miles
    Test number
    411825499100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail92,140 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,140 miles
    Test number
    250100308238
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass92,140 miles (+7,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,140 miles
    Test number
    754970008275
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass84,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,627 miles
    Test number
    981343497048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail84,627 miles (+22,327)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,627 miles
    Test number
    272203297015
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  32. Fail62,300 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,300 miles
    Test number
    232513106423
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  33. Pass62,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,300 miles
    Test number
    243013106192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V7 ALV

Does V7 ALV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V7 ALV expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V7 ALV?
The MOT on V7 ALV expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V7 ALV done?
V7 ALV was recorded at 249,603 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 11,186 miles a year.
Has V7 ALV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 ALV has failed 16 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V7 ALV 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 V7 ALV find?
V7 ALV passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Related registrations

Browse all V7A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.