Audi A3
Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
R3 YLWMOT history
R3 YLW is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,325 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 126,325 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,219 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R3 YLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R3 YLW was last recorded at 126,325 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 125,881 miles · 11 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 444 miles
- Average per year
- 3,219 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,325 miles
- 2024 – 125,881 miles
- 2023 – 123,835 miles
- 2022 – 123,639 miles
- 2021 – 122,477 miles
- 2020 – 119,182 miles
- 2019 – 113,388 miles
- 2017 – 110,345 miles
- 2016 – 105,138 miles
- 2015 – 97,803 miles
- 2014 – 89,173 miles
- 2013 – 84,799 miles
- 2012 – 80,618 miles
- 2011 – 74,863 miles
- 2009 – 68,007 miles
- 2007 – 65,381 miles
- 2006 – 63,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,325 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,325 miles (+444)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 126,325 miles
- Test number
- 959915406103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,881 miles (+2,046)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 125,881 miles
- Test number
- 963414867431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,835 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 123,835 miles
- Test number
- 479669788057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,835 miles (+196)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,835 miles
- Test number
- 113220661930
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe to power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Top stop light not working
Pass123,639 miles (+1,162)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 123,639 miles
- Test number
- 256021779047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,477 miles (+3,295)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 122,477 miles
- Test number
- 457837719845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,182 miles (+5,794)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2021
- Odometer
- 119,182 miles
- Test number
- 655198848949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,388 miles (+3,043)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 113,388 miles
- Test number
- 366809220282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,345 miles (+5,207)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 110,345 miles
- Test number
- 935436627122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,138 miles (+7,335)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 105,138 miles
- Test number
- 446602142694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,803 miles (+8,630)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 97,803 miles
- Test number
- 235003215427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,173 miles (+4,374)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 89,173 miles
- Test number
- 409438134057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,799 miles (+4,181)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 84,799 miles
- Test number
- 459197603079
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass80,618 miles (+5,755)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 80,618 miles
- Test number
- 507635232032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 74,863 miles
- Test number
- 619203411090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,863 miles (+27)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,863 miles
- Test number
- 706723211085
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail74,836 miles (+6,829)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,836 miles
- Test number
- 159901911044
- FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass68,007 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 68,007 miles
- Test number
- 762815949366
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail68,000 miles (+32)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,000 miles
- Test number
- 520974249321
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail67,968 miles (+2,587)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,968 miles
- Test number
- 200669229345
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass65,381 miles (+1,719)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2008
- Odometer
- 65,381 miles
- Test number
- 222033927411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 63,662 miles
- Test number
- 762549916146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R3 YLW
- Does R3 YLW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R3 YLW expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R3 YLW?
- The MOT on R3 YLW expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R3 YLW done?
- R3 YLW was recorded at 126,325 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 3,219 miles a year.
- Has R3 YLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R3 YLW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on R3 YLW 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 R3 YLW find?
- R3 YLW passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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