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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,595 cc

S26 TYYMOT history

S26 TYY is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 101,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

S26 TYY black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,136 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 TYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 TYY was last recorded at 101,136 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 9,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,283 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,853 miles
Average per year
6,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,136 miles
  • 2025 – 91,283 miles
  • 2024 – 71,863 miles
  • 2023 – 68,312 miles
  • 2022 – 63,838 miles
  • 2021 – 57,758 miles
  • 2020 – 52,003 miles
  • 2019 – 49,214 miles
  • 2018 – 45,626 miles
  • 2017 – 39,193 miles
  • 2016 – 32,936 miles
  • 2015 – 26,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,136 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 front headlight lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front number plate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,136 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,136 miles
    Test number
    645294139906
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail101,136 miles (+9,853)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,136 miles
    Test number
    342737860590
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass91,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,283 miles
    Test number
    745953797457
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight lens damaged
  4. Fail91,283 miles (+19,420)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,283 miles
    Test number
    865507102169
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight lens damaged
  5. Pass71,863 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,863 miles
    Test number
    199834786335
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on both edges [ 225/45/17/94W ]
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight lens damaged
  6. Fail71,863 miles (+3,551)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,863 miles
    Test number
    723523715029
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on both edges [ 225/45/17/94W ]
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight lens damaged
  7. Pass68,312 miles (+4,474)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    321970600516
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slightly damaged
  8. Pass63,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,838 miles
    Test number
    753761660096
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail63,838 miles (+6,080)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,838 miles
    Test number
    237099812438
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass57,758 miles (+5,755)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,758 miles
    Test number
    934114825098
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass52,003 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,003 miles
    Test number
    330083261813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,214 miles (+3,588)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,214 miles
    Test number
    230053858457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,626 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,626 miles
    Test number
    945313510326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,193 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,193 miles
    Test number
    590393543654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,936 miles (+6,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,936 miles
    Test number
    459515066508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass26,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,534 miles
    Test number
    406506000177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 TYY

Does S26 TYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 TYY is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 TYY?
The MOT on S26 TYY is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 TYY done?
S26 TYY was recorded at 101,136 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 6,760 miles a year.
Has S26 TYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 TYY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 TYY 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 S26 TYY find?
S26 TYY passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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