Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
T40 YLAMOT history
T40 YLA is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,402 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 130,402 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,847 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 YLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 YLA was last recorded at 130,402 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 130,377 miles · 18 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 6,847 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,402 miles
- 2025 – 124,188 miles
- 2024 – 116,738 miles
- 2023 – 109,265 miles
- 2021 – 103,761 miles
- 2020 – 96,240 miles
- 2019 – 89,241 miles
- 2018 – 84,560 miles
- 2017 – 79,589 miles
- 2016 – 74,201 miles
- 2015 – 65,615 miles
- 2014 – 55,726 miles
- 2013 – 44,535 miles
- 2012 – 35,356 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,402 miles
- Advisory3rd brake light inoperativeRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake pedal travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,402 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 130,402 miles
- Test number
- 955572976319
- Advisory3rd brake light inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror loose
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail130,377 miles (+6,189)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,377 miles
- Test number
- 341982277779
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory3rd brake light inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror loose
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake low effort
Pass124,188 miles (+7,450)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 124,188 miles
- Test number
- 630883715212
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory3rd brake light inoperative
- AdvisoryFront brake in balance by 29 percent
- AdvisoryNearside hand brake low requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryNearside wash jet not working offside provides enough to fully clean screen
- AdvisoryOffside mirror casing loose
Pass116,738 miles (+7,473)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 116,738 miles
- Test number
- 783417133366
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRoad wheel fractured at bridge over valve both front (5.2.2 (a))
Pass109,265 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 109,265 miles
- Test number
- 487411532454
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal travel
Fail109,259 miles (+10)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,259 miles
- Test number
- 168157004505
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal travel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail109,249 miles (+5,488)2 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,249 miles
- Test number
- 307207528251
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability short bolt MARKED (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light (7.12 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror cover damaged
Pass103,761 miles (+7,521)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 103,761 miles
- Test number
- 524982288978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,240 miles (+6,999)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 96,240 miles
- Test number
- 282313868278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,241 miles (+4,681)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 89,241 miles
- Test number
- 466546439759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,560 miles (+4,971)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 84,560 miles
- Test number
- 373415240108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,589 miles (+5,388)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 79,589 miles
- Test number
- 429398423495
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass74,201 miles (+8,586)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 74,201 miles
- Test number
- 167714969264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,615 miles (+9,889)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 65,615 miles
- Test number
- 235413905152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,726 miles (+11,191)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 55,726 miles
- Test number
- 956192324179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,535 miles (+9,179)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 44,535 miles
- Test number
- 258290323105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 35,356 miles
- Test number
- 465953722119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T40 YLA
- Does T40 YLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 YLA is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T40 YLA?
- The MOT on T40 YLA is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 YLA done?
- T40 YLA was recorded at 130,402 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,847 miles a year.
- Has T40 YLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 YLA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T40 YLA 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 YLA find?
- T40 YLA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: 3rd brake light inoperative; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside wing mirror loose, and 1 more.
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