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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

Y17 BLWMOT history

Y17 BLW is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 18 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

Y17 BLW black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,815 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 BLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 BLW was last recorded at 109,815 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 7,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,811 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,004 miles
Average per year
5,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,815 miles
  • 2025 – 102,811 miles
  • 2024 – 98,543 miles
  • 2023 – 92,927 miles
  • 2022 – 92,514 miles
  • 2021 – 91,619 miles
  • 2020 – 88,933 miles
  • 2019 – 82,822 miles
  • 2018 – 74,711 miles
  • 2017 – 69,499 miles
  • 2015 – 60,793 miles
  • 2014 – 56,597 miles
  • 2013 – 50,012 miles
  • 2012 – 42,360 miles
  • 2011 – 30,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,815 miles
  • AdvisoryAge related corrosion on rear suspension arms and rear subframe
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,815 miles (+7,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,815 miles
    Test number
    283072716255
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion on rear suspension arms and rear subframe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,811 miles (+4,268)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,811 miles
    Test number
    841549602391
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,543 miles (+5,616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,543 miles
    Test number
    343001620517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass92,927 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,927 miles
    Test number
    485501342154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,514 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,514 miles
    Test number
    439555530261
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near side and off side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,514 miles (+895)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,514 miles
    Test number
    415190388081
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near side and off side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,619 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,619 miles
    Test number
    269131947376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,933 miles (+115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,933 miles
    Test number
    215748171761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail88,818 miles (+5,996)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,818 miles
    Test number
    998403720875
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass82,822 miles (+8,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,822 miles
    Test number
    589228862569
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    720209583583
    • AdvisoryNearside door sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail74,711 miles (+5,212)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    108909606261
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside door sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass69,499 miles (+8,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,499 miles
    Test number
    792323912990
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass60,793 miles (+4,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,793 miles
    Test number
    152485201929
    • AdvisorySome wear on front discs

  15. Pass56,597 miles (+6,585)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,597 miles
    Test number
    507424954361
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront tyres 2mm
    • NoteNear side rerar tyre 2.5mm
    • NoteOff side rear tyre 3mm
    • NoteRear pads worn

  16. Pass50,012 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    288893653358
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNs sill damaged

  17. Fail50,012 miles (+7,652)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    518013253350
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNs sill damaged

  18. Pass42,360 miles (+11,430)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,360 miles
    Test number
    837160142312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,930 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,930 miles
    Test number
    698954751347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail30,841 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,841 miles
    Test number
    748581551398
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y17 BLW

Does Y17 BLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 BLW is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 BLW?
The MOT on Y17 BLW is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 BLW done?
Y17 BLW was recorded at 109,815 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 5,399 miles a year.
Has Y17 BLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 BLW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y17 BLW 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 Y17 BLW find?
Y17 BLW passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: age related corrosion on rear suspension arms and rear subframe; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush cracking; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush cracking.

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