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Audi A3

Beige · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S4 YLDMOT history

S4 YLD is a beige diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

S4 YLD beige Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,158 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 YLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 YLD was last recorded at 160,158 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,158 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,158 miles
  • 2024 – 157,168 miles
  • 2023 – 153,024 miles
  • 2022 – 148,187 miles
  • 2021 – 142,501 miles
  • 2020 – 138,128 miles
  • 2019 – 132,006 miles
  • 2018 – 125,045 miles
  • 2017 – 114,757 miles
  • 2016 – 104,016 miles
  • 2015 – 91,411 miles
  • 2014 – 82,069 miles
  • 2013 – 74,826 miles
  • 2012 – 58,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,158 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cracked (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,158 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,158 miles
    Test number
    150025604210
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cracked (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail160,158 miles (+2,990)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,158 miles
    Test number
    958141151809
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Gear Box Mount (Middle Of Subframe) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cracked (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,168 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    157,168 miles
    Test number
    142615418240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Fail157,168 miles (+4,144)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,168 miles
    Test number
    742675075768
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not working

  5. Pass153,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    153,024 miles
    Test number
    488013467582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail153,023 miles (+4,836)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,023 miles
    Test number
    150479530684
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass148,187 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,187 miles
    Test number
    865671086696
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail148,187 miles (+5,686)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,187 miles
    Test number
    877745109495
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,501 miles (+4,373)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,501 miles
    Test number
    184875014257
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass138,128 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,128 miles
    Test number
    918510527046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,126 miles (+6,120)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,126 miles
    Test number
    137698684839
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass132,006 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    132,006 miles
    Test number
    672643196488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,962 miles (+6,917)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    681312746279
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass125,045 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,045 miles
    Test number
    208014840946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,991 miles (+10,234)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,991 miles
    Test number
    114281939464
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass114,757 miles (+10,741)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,757 miles
    Test number
    174716077837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,016 miles
    Test number
    824768172982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,016 miles (+12,605)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,016 miles
    Test number
    179877236279
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass91,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,411 miles
    Test number
    767930850386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  20. Fail91,411 miles (+9,342)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,411 miles
    Test number
    782714152986
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  21. Pass82,069 miles (+7,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,069 miles
    Test number
    738529364216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass74,826 miles (+16,534)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,826 miles
    Test number
    465021283287
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass58,292 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,292 miles
    Test number
    325447052226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S4 YLD

Does S4 YLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 YLD is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 YLD?
The MOT on S4 YLD is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 YLD done?
S4 YLD was recorded at 160,158 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,690 miles a year.
Has S4 YLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 YLD has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 YLD 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 S4 YLD find?
S4 YLD passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cracked, and 2 more.

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