Audi A3
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
S17 YFYMOT history
S17 YFY is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 135,775 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 135,775 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,526 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S17 YFY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S17 YFY was last recorded at 135,775 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 6,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,700 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,075 miles
- Average per year
- 9,526 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,775 miles
- 2025 – 129,700 miles
- 2024 – 118,419 miles
- 2023 – 114,605 miles
- 2019 – 113,642 miles
- 2018 – 101,209 miles
- 2017 – 90,429 miles
- 2016 – 60,916 miles
- 2015 – 33,850 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,775 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
15 tests since 27 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,775 miles (+6,075)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 135,775 miles
- Test number
- 226792127574
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,700 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 129,700 miles
- Test number
- 987360106039
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail129,698 miles (+11,279)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,698 miles
- Test number
- 160962301059
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass118,419 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 118,419 miles
- Test number
- 167462306959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear axle subframe corroded.
Fail118,419 miles (+3,814)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,419 miles
- Test number
- 436780799458
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear axle subframe corroded.
Pass114,605 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 114,605 miles
- Test number
- 875747514954
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt needs assistance
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail114,605 miles (+963)5 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,605 miles
- Test number
- 169018835973
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt needs assistance
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,642 miles (+12,433)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 113,642 miles
- Test number
- 407186677527
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass101,209 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 101,209 miles
- Test number
- 555131289582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,195 miles (+10,766)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,195 miles
- Test number
- 167714111919
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Pass90,429 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 90,429 miles
- Test number
- 893846175256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail90,429 miles (+29,513)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,429 miles
- Test number
- 845714688560
- DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,916 miles (+27,066)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 60,916 miles
- Test number
- 519693043529
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 33,850 miles
- Test number
- 436231785131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,850 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,850 miles
- Test number
- 586508675103
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S17 YFY
- Does S17 YFY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 YFY is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S17 YFY?
- The MOT on S17 YFY is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S17 YFY done?
- S17 YFY was recorded at 135,775 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 9,526 miles a year.
- Has S17 YFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S17 YFY has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S17 YFY 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 S17 YFY find?
- S17 YFY passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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