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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

Y21 CEFMOT history

Y21 CEF is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 15 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

Y21 CEF red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,860 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 CEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 CEF was last recorded at 130,860 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,855 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,860 miles
  • 2025 – 122,907 miles
  • 2024 – 116,781 miles
  • 2023 – 110,205 miles
  • 2022 – 102,266 miles
  • 2021 – 96,824 miles
  • 2020 – 92,466 miles
  • 2019 – 85,634 miles
  • 2018 – 69,064 miles
  • 2017 – 54,285 miles
  • 2016 – 39,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,860 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (Rear) Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (Rear) Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside front tyre has chunk in sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,860 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,860 miles
    Test number
    776579450435
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,855 miles (+7,948)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,855 miles
    Test number
    713889102683
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,907 miles
    Test number
    611351267873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,903 miles (+6,122)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,903 miles
    Test number
    784778458848
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,781 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,781 miles
    Test number
    235667335729
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail116,779 miles (+6,574)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,779 miles
    Test number
    257880194066
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (rear) bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (rear) bush bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass110,205 miles (+7,939)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,205 miles
    Test number
    305941842585
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL - inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear - slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear - slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass102,266 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,266 miles
    Test number
    389048128038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail102,266 miles (+5,442)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,266 miles
    Test number
    585677715254
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass96,824 miles (+4,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,824 miles
    Test number
    402109714608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (Rear) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (Rear) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass92,466 miles (+6,832)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,466 miles
    Test number
    570827909108
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass85,634 miles (+16,570)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,634 miles
    Test number
    164580083384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (Rear) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (Rear) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass69,064 miles (+14,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,064 miles
    Test number
    808047126611
    • 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))

  14. Pass54,285 miles (+15,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,285 miles
    Test number
    994320397220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass39,267 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,267 miles
    Test number
    767301061591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,554 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    36,554 miles
    Test number
    312862340795
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has chunk in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has chunk in sidewall

  17. Fail36,454 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,454 miles
    Test number
    435959798285
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has chunk in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has chunk in sidewall

Questions about Y21 CEF

Does Y21 CEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 CEF is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 CEF?
The MOT on Y21 CEF is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 CEF done?
Y21 CEF was recorded at 130,860 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 8,915 miles a year.
Has Y21 CEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 CEF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 CEF 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 Y21 CEF find?
Y21 CEF passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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