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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X796 DYBMOT history

X796 DYB is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 188,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

X796 DYB blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2026
Mileage
188,968 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 DYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 DYB was last recorded at 188,968 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,962 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,968 miles
  • 2024 – 179,974 miles
  • 2023 – 172,116 miles
  • 2022 – 167,114 miles
  • 2021 – 160,593 miles
  • 2020 – 156,368 miles
  • 2019 – 152,483 miles
  • 2018 – 148,651 miles
  • 2017 – 146,240 miles
  • 2016 – 139,721 miles
  • 2015 – 133,628 miles
  • 2014 – 132,812 miles
  • 2013 – 124,955 miles
  • 2012 – 114,668 miles
  • 2011 – 104,034 miles
  • 2010 – 92,920 miles
  • 2009 – 81,456 miles
  • 2008 – 72,861 miles
  • 2007 – 62,964 miles
  • 2006 – 49,122 miles
  • 2005 – 33,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,968 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (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 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,968 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    188,968 miles
    Test number
    129244929758
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail188,962 miles (+8,988)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,962 miles
    Test number
    144853281848
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass179,974 miles (+7,858)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    179,974 miles
    Test number
    912677086808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass172,116 miles (+5,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    172,116 miles
    Test number
    731576818947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass167,114 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    167,114 miles
    Test number
    816161509821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail167,110 miles (+6,517)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,110 miles
    Test number
    334642009951
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass160,593 miles (+4,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    160,593 miles
    Test number
    183282947547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass156,368 miles (+3,885)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    156,368 miles
    Test number
    193470541671
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT WIPER POOR
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass152,483 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,483 miles
    Test number
    981973150360
    • AdvisoryWIPERS POOR
  10. Fail152,480 miles (+3,829)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,480 miles
    Test number
    442408759607
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWIPERS POOR
  11. Pass148,651 miles (+2,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    148,651 miles
    Test number
    911340542074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass146,240 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    146,240 miles
    Test number
    744329917477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail146,231 miles (+6,510)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,231 miles
    Test number
    579712384442
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass139,721 miles (+6,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    139,721 miles
    Test number
    357777049319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front upper rearward suspension arm inner bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs very poor
  15. Pass133,628 miles (+816)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,628 miles
    Test number
    497799565186
    • 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)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp iluminated once during test but went out
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs have surface corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing has slight play
  16. Pass132,812 miles (+325)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    132,812 miles
    Test number
    665671084188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Fail132,487 miles (+7,532)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,487 miles
    Test number
    868991974111
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass124,955 miles (+10,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    124,955 miles
    Test number
    578908473133
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass114,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    114,668 miles
    Test number
    507388372119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail114,652 miles (+10,618)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,652 miles
    Test number
    569708172148
    • FailureNearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass104,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    104,034 miles
    Test number
    299291361439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,024 miles (+11,104)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,024 miles
    Test number
    585151561111
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  23. Pass92,920 miles (+11,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,920 miles
    Test number
    112708660122
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Pass81,456 miles (+8,595)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,456 miles
    Test number
    231643119259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    601275728213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,861 miles (+9,897)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    791725528255
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  27. Pass62,964 miles (+13,842)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,964 miles
    Test number
    184840927261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,122 miles (+16,086)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,122 miles
    Test number
    342465336442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    33,036 miles
    Test number
    531304435206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X796 DYB

Does X796 DYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X796 DYB expired on 23 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X796 DYB?
The MOT on X796 DYB expired on 23 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X796 DYB done?
X796 DYB was recorded at 188,968 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 7,797 miles a year.
Has X796 DYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 DYB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X796 DYB 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 X796 DYB find?
X796 DYB passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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