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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.

Y15 FRS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass155,993 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 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.

  1. Pass155,993 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    155,993 miles
    Test number
    482061294882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass91,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,796 miles
    Test number
    112333392203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass63,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,581 miles
    Test number
    496656725088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass44,705 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,705 miles
    Test number
    407051033058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass36,136 miles (+8,931)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,136 miles
    Test number
    928393562016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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