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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T40 YBAMOT history

T40 YBA is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
113,501 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 YBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 YBA was last recorded at 113,501 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,555 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,946 miles
Average per year
6,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,501 miles
  • 2025 – 110,555 miles
  • 2024 – 104,921 miles
  • 2023 – 100,489 miles
  • 2022 – 92,560 miles
  • 2021 – 85,966 miles
  • 2020 – 82,182 miles
  • 2019 – 73,705 miles
  • 2018 – 67,632 miles
  • 2017 – 61,054 miles
  • 2016 – 56,070 miles
  • 2015 – 48,139 miles
  • 2014 – 41,295 miles
  • 2013 – 35,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,501 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bsides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components have heavy corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,501 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    113,501 miles
    Test number
    796263459281
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bsides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail113,501 miles (+2,946)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,501 miles
    Test number
    952244156772
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bsides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,555 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,555 miles
    Test number
    758842259923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

  4. Fail110,554 miles (+5,633)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,554 miles
    Test number
    276608943540
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

  5. Pass104,921 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,921 miles
    Test number
    596325979227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on 3.1mm cuts to the outer sidewall and has distortion to tread part worn tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts and damage to outer sidewall part worn tyre fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components have heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

  6. Fail104,919 miles (+4,430)3 dangerous2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,919 miles
    Test number
    704990062078
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged excessive distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components have heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

  7. Pass100,489 miles (+18)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,489 miles
    Test number
    715667399704
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency is on legal limit of 16%
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  8. Fail100,471 miles (+7,911)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,471 miles
    Test number
    665559898863
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency is on legal limit of 16%
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass92,560 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,560 miles
    Test number
    824325233150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges nearly smooth no cords visible and has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

  10. Fail92,559 miles (+6,593)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,559 miles
    Test number
    463896029298
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges nearly smooth no cords visible and has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

  11. Pass85,966 miles (+3,784)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,966 miles
    Test number
    941377406715
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r handbrake is sticking handbrake efficiency is 17%
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring parts of the test

  12. Pass82,182 miles (+8,477)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,182 miles
    Test number
    111183698899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,705 miles
    Test number
    407077262519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,705 miles (+6,073)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,705 miles
    Test number
    637317544431
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass67,632 miles (+6,578)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,632 miles
    Test number
    509481858961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,054 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    417051343295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,070 miles (+7,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,070 miles
    Test number
    669565757293
    • AdvisoryN/S/R brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryO/S/R brake binding

  18. Pass48,139 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    208867845093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,295 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,295 miles
    Test number
    565127074074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,226 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,226 miles
    Test number
    145070873092
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about T40 YBA

Does T40 YBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 YBA is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 YBA?
The MOT on T40 YBA is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 YBA done?
T40 YBA was recorded at 113,501 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,051 miles a year.
Has T40 YBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 YBA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 YBA 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 T40 YBA find?
T40 YBA passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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