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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

Y18 PLMMOT history

Y18 PLM is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

Y18 PLM black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,822 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 PLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 PLM was last recorded at 117,822 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,820 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,822 miles
  • 2025 – 114,759 miles
  • 2024 – 109,531 miles
  • 2023 – 101,243 miles
  • 2022 – 99,656 miles
  • 2021 – 97,458 miles
  • 2020 – 92,780 miles
  • 2019 – 91,183 miles
  • 2018 – 81,013 miles
  • 2017 – 74,331 miles
  • 2016 – 63,643 miles
  • 2015 – 47,580 miles
  • 2014 – 39,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,822 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,822 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,822 miles
    Test number
    177922544111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,820 miles (+3,061)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,820 miles
    Test number
    503134179229
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,759 miles (+5,228)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,759 miles
    Test number
    859465938131
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,531 miles
    Test number
    603198586420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,531 miles (+8,288)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,531 miles
    Test number
    580292335687
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass101,243 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,243 miles
    Test number
    105080271462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,247 miles
    Test number
    532463532937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,247 miles (+591)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,247 miles
    Test number
    152742167647
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,656 miles (+2,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,656 miles
    Test number
    629129535293
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  10. Pass97,458 miles (+4,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,458 miles
    Test number
    684468004604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface rust visible on brake surface not effecting performance

  11. Pass92,780 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,780 miles
    Test number
    334460341257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail92,730 miles (+1,547)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,730 miles
    Test number
    258413486883
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass91,183 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,183 miles
    Test number
    110617743615
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail91,180 miles (+10,167)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,180 miles
    Test number
    457861984835
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass81,013 miles (+6,682)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,013 miles
    Test number
    404201030107
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay wiring poorly routed
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted and engine cover

  16. Pass74,331 miles (+10,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,331 miles
    Test number
    692048109755
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on limit
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  17. Pass63,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,643 miles
    Test number
    115018048657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail63,643 miles (+16,063)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,643 miles
    Test number
    248564639979
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail47,580 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    249716505029
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass47,580 miles (+7,680)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    825586205056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,900 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,900 miles
    Test number
    859228214083
    • NoteEmission not tested because smoke is clean

Questions about Y18 PLM

Does Y18 PLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 PLM is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 PLM?
The MOT on Y18 PLM is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 PLM done?
Y18 PLM was recorded at 117,822 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,377 miles a year.
Has Y18 PLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 PLM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 PLM 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 PLM find?
Y18 PLM passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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