
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass152,483 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 152,483 miles
- Test number
- 981973150360
- AdvisoryWIPERS POOR
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
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))
Pass146,240 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 146,240 miles
- Test number
- 744329917477
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
Pass114,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 114,668 miles
- Test number
- 507388372119
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass104,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 104,034 miles
- Test number
- 299291361439
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass81,456 miles (+8,595)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 81,456 miles
- Test number
- 231643119259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 72,861 miles
- Test number
- 601275728213
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass62,964 miles (+13,842)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 62,964 miles
- Test number
- 184840927261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,122 miles (+16,086)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 49,122 miles
- Test number
- 342465336442
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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