
Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
Y15 FRSMOT history
Y15 FRS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 155,993 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,497 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y15 FRS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 5 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y15 FRS was last recorded at 155,993 miles on 8 May 2026, 4,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,351 miles · 3 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,642 miles
- Average per year
- 8,497 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,993 miles
- 2025 – 151,351 miles
- 2023 – 144,336 miles
- 2022 – 127,650 miles
- 2021 – 119,148 miles
- 2020 – 111,329 miles
- 2019 – 100,787 miles
- 2018 – 91,796 miles
- 2017 – 81,808 miles
- 2016 – 72,164 miles
- 2015 – 63,581 miles
- 2014 – 53,685 miles
- 2013 – 44,705 miles
- 2012 – 36,136 miles
- 2011 – 27,205 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,993 miles (+4,642)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 155,993 miles
- Test number
- 482061294882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,351 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 151,351 miles
- Test number
- 901653526047
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail151,351 miles (+7,015)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,351 miles
- Test number
- 430651294363
- DangerousOffside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leak by fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,336 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 144,336 miles
- Test number
- 118453264758
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Fail144,336 miles (+8,433)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,336 miles
- Test number
- 432903950926
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Pass135,903 miles (+8,253)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 135,903 miles
- Test number
- 196533201433
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,650 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 127,650 miles
- Test number
- 924100566139
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail127,650 miles (+8,502)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,650 miles
- Test number
- 671108103537
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,148 miles (+7,819)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 119,148 miles
- Test number
- 988879885152
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,329 miles (+10,542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 111,329 miles
- Test number
- 440671771339
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,787 miles (+8,991)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 100,787 miles
- Test number
- 471172746674
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt frayed
- AdvisoryOffside Front winter tyre fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 91,796 miles
- Test number
- 112333392203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,795 miles (+9,987)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,795 miles
- Test number
- 379570370964
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,808 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 81,808 miles
- Test number
- 697433650751
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail81,808 miles (+9,644)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,808 miles
- Test number
- 556112310187
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,164 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 72,164 miles
- Test number
- 143860968533
- 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)
Fail72,164 miles (+8,583)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,164 miles
- Test number
- 393088936827
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Pass63,581 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 63,581 miles
- Test number
- 496656725088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,581 miles (+9,896)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,581 miles
- Test number
- 525256925092
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass53,685 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 53,685 miles
- Test number
- 249718134018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail53,685 miles (+8,980)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,685 miles
- Test number
- 165788334018
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,705 miles (+8,569)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 44,705 miles
- Test number
- 407051033058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,136 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,136 miles
- Test number
- 105443162015
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass36,136 miles (+8,931)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,136 miles
- Test number
- 928393562016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,205 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 27,205 miles
- Test number
- 785161971096
- 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 Y15 FRS
- Does Y15 FRS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 FRS is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y15 FRS?
- The MOT on Y15 FRS is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y15 FRS done?
- Y15 FRS was recorded at 155,993 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 8,497 miles a year.
- Has Y15 FRS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y15 FRS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y15 FRS 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 Y15 FRS find?
- Y15 FRS passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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