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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,189 cc

S40 YFLMOT history

S40 YFL is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2022.

S40 YFL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
121,725 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 YFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 YFL was last recorded at 121,725 miles on 1 Dec 2022, 297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,428 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
297 miles
Average per year
5,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,725 miles
  • 2021 – 121,428 miles
  • 2020 – 117,200 miles
  • 2019 – 111,096 miles
  • 2018 – 101,906 miles
  • 2017 – 90,771 miles
  • 2016 – 84,813 miles
  • 2015 – 79,086 miles
  • 2014 – 75,238 miles
  • 2013 – 67,231 miles
  • 2012 – 65,176 miles
  • 2011 – 57,483 miles
  • 2010 – 48,485 miles
  • 2009 – 39,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,725 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • ENGINE COVER FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,725 miles (+297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,725 miles
    Test number
    216972261459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass121,428 miles (+4,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,428 miles
    Test number
    241525684706
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake grabbing slightly both sides (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass117,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,200 miles
    Test number
    219202868723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,200 miles (+6,104)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,200 miles
    Test number
    245951481201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass111,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,096 miles
    Test number
    423755218377
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  6. Fail111,096 miles (+9,190)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,096 miles
    Test number
    106982285672
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  7. Pass101,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,906 miles
    Test number
    196229764253
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  8. Fail101,906 miles (+11,135)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,906 miles
    Test number
    475449945777
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  9. Pass90,771 miles (+5,958)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,771 miles
    Test number
    880370265171
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop detached
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  10. Pass84,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,813 miles
    Test number
    757680751255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail84,813 miles (+5,727)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,813 miles
    Test number
    335798670572
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass79,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    458860838073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer edge has slightly cut

  13. Fail79,086 miles (+3,848)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    341751813869
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer edge has slightly cut

  14. Pass75,238 miles (+8,007)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,238 miles
    Test number
    766830604143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,231 miles (+2,055)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    156381903123
    • NoteRear tyres app limits
    • NoteSigns of damp around fuel filter

  16. Pass65,176 miles (+7,693)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    438086892055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,483 miles
    Test number
    947315581014
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail57,483 miles (+8,998)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,483 miles
    Test number
    209095181023
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass48,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,485 miles
    Test number
    473763560092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail48,485 miles (+8,673)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,485 miles
    Test number
    990673360050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,812 miles
    Test number
    760044069013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,812 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,812 miles
    Test number
    364186859097
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S40 YFL

Does S40 YFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 YFL expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 YFL?
The MOT on S40 YFL expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 YFL done?
S40 YFL was recorded at 121,725 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2022, an average of 5,952 miles a year.
Has S40 YFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 YFL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S40 YFL 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 S40 YFL find?
S40 YFL passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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