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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

Y18 GTGMOT history

Y18 GTG is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 3 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2024.

Y18 GTG silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2025
Mileage
158,356 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 GTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 GTG was last recorded at 158,356 miles on 12 Jul 2024, 5,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,519 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5,837 miles
Average per year
6,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,356 miles
  • 2023 – 152,519 miles
  • 2022 – 148,018 miles
  • 2021 – 137,348 miles
  • 2020 – 126,395 miles
  • 2019 – 110,471 miles
  • 2018 – 107,982 miles
  • 2016 – 107,581 miles
  • 2015 – 105,703 miles
  • 2014 – 100,089 miles
  • 2013 – 94,676 miles
  • 2012 – 83,697 miles
  • 2011 – 75,112 miles
  • 2010 – 67,489 miles
  • 2009 – 63,899 miles
  • 2008 – 57,614 miles
  • 2007 – 48,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,356 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,356 miles (+5,837)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,356 miles
    Test number
    879101279183
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,519 miles (+4,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    152,519 miles
    Test number
    162333061100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,018 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    148,018 miles
    Test number
    795354476068
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,018 miles (+10,670)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,018 miles
    Test number
    872581123847
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,348 miles (+10,953)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,348 miles
    Test number
    897265874264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,395 miles (+15,924)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,395 miles
    Test number
    128179107417
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper ball joint gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer boot perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,471 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,471 miles
    Test number
    115895747047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail110,471 miles (+2,489)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,471 miles
    Test number
    768325907137
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,982 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,982 miles
    Test number
    433032199697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,581 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    107,581 miles
    Test number
    906447595227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,580 miles (+3)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,580 miles
    Test number
    900194511127
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail107,577 miles (+1,874)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,577 miles
    Test number
    706536736333
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  13. Pass105,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    105,703 miles
    Test number
    481236735148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail105,703 miles (+5,614)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,703 miles
    Test number
    721385371728
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass100,089 miles (+7)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    100,089 miles
    Test number
    766367834341
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail100,082 miles (+5,406)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,082 miles
    Test number
    405875134416
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass94,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,676 miles
    Test number
    165636863240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,676 miles (+10,979)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,676 miles
    Test number
    589466563200
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass83,697 miles (+8,585)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,697 miles
    Test number
    459749452269
    • NoteAdvise front discs

  20. Pass75,112 miles (+7,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,112 miles
    Test number
    225767061260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass67,489 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,489 miles
    Test number
    244368060254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,488 miles (+3,589)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,488 miles
    Test number
    623323060245
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass63,899 miles (+6,285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,899 miles
    Test number
    452264479274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,614 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,614 miles
    Test number
    601388768292
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass57,614 miles (+9,324)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,614 miles
    Test number
    654058168269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,290 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,290 miles
    Test number
    442539207404
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished badly getting low on tread

Questions about Y18 GTG

Does Y18 GTG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y18 GTG expired on 11 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y18 GTG?
The MOT on Y18 GTG expired on 11 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y18 GTG done?
Y18 GTG was recorded at 158,356 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 6,597 miles a year.
Has Y18 GTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 GTG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y18 GTG 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 GTG find?
Y18 GTG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2024 with 9 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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