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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,998 cc

V21 BYYMOT history

V21 BYY is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

V21 BYY grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,860 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 BYY was last recorded at 104,860 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 2,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,458 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,402 miles
Average per year
7,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,860 miles
  • 2025 – 102,458 miles
  • 2024 – 99,900 miles
  • 2023 – 97,212 miles
  • 2022 – 88,020 miles
  • 2020 – 65,953 miles
  • 2019 – 59,138 miles
  • 2018 – 54,856 miles
  • 2017 – 46,027 miles
  • 2016 – 36,997 miles
  • 2015 – 26,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,860 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,860 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,860 miles
    Test number
    534170890993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,458 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,458 miles
    Test number
    690700113649
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail102,424 miles (+2,524)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,424 miles
    Test number
    594031204134
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass99,900 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,900 miles
    Test number
    652692266727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,212 miles (+9,192)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,212 miles
    Test number
    181747385279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,020 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,020 miles
    Test number
    321634044663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,892 miles (+21,939)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,892 miles
    Test number
    953705457546
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 92 Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass65,953 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,953 miles
    Test number
    273161334691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,138 miles
    Test number
    810987175864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,138 miles (+4,282)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,138 miles
    Test number
    608670132319
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  11. Pass54,856 miles (+8,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,856 miles
    Test number
    143677374138
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves slightly perished
  12. Pass46,027 miles (+9,030)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,027 miles
    Test number
    972804133339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,997 miles (+10,075)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,997 miles
    Test number
    736574149310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,922 miles
    Test number
    128677415133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 BYY

Does V21 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 BYY is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 BYY?
The MOT on V21 BYY is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 BYY done?
V21 BYY was recorded at 104,860 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,160 miles a year.
Has V21 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 BYY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V21 BYY 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 V21 BYY find?
V21 BYY passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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