Audi A3
White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
Y18 ARFMOT history
Y18 ARF is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 8 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,531 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 172,531 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,465 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 ARF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 8 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 ARF was last recorded at 172,531 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 172,350 miles · 22 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 181 miles
- Average per year
- 9,465 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,531 miles
- 2025 – 167,557 miles
- 2024 – 166,842 miles
- 2023 – 161,027 miles
- 2022 – 160,589 miles
- 2021 – 149,753 miles
- 2019 – 121,121 miles
- 2018 – 98,779 miles
- 2017 – 71,640 miles
- 2016 – 63,034 miles
- 2015 – 56,746 miles
- 2014 – 51,016 miles
- 2013 – 44,546 miles
- 2012 – 44,155 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,531 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
General corrosion underside
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,531 miles (+181)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 172,531 miles
- Test number
- 588694902290
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail172,350 miles (+4,793)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,350 miles
- Test number
- 762241890223
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass167,557 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 167,557 miles
- Test number
- 757287377423
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail167,557 miles (+715)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,557 miles
- Test number
- 253324005387
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,842 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 166,842 miles
- Test number
- 798638161692
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail166,842 miles (+5,815)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,842 miles
- Test number
- 185387765884
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass161,027 miles (+438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 161,027 miles
- Test number
- 272392229301
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
Pass160,589 miles (+16)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 160,589 miles
- Test number
- 647841618269
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
Fail160,573 miles (+10,820)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,573 miles
- Test number
- 778988911800
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass149,753 miles (+28,632)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 149,753 miles
- Test number
- 850297198199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,121 miles (+22,342)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 121,121 miles
- Test number
- 660934266176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,779 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 98,779 miles
- Test number
- 886509854423
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail98,776 miles (+27,136)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,776 miles
- Test number
- 986470967790
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass71,640 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 71,640 miles
- Test number
- 599751850551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,638 miles (+8,604)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,638 miles
- Test number
- 784201892328
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass63,034 miles (+6,288)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 63,034 miles
- Test number
- 554111390832
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +shouldered on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,746 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 56,746 miles
- Test number
- 267475035065
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail56,737 miles (+5,721)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,737 miles
- Test number
- 828845335053
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass51,016 miles (+6,470)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 51,016 miles
- Test number
- 106738134478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,546 miles (+391)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 44,546 miles
- Test number
- 549322143007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 44,155 miles
- Test number
- 645512812327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y18 ARF
- Does Y18 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 ARF is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 ARF?
- The MOT on Y18 ARF is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y18 ARF done?
- Y18 ARF was recorded at 172,531 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 9,465 miles a year.
- Has Y18 ARF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 ARF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y18 ARF 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 Y18 ARF find?
- Y18 ARF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.
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