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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

Y21 DYSMOT history

Y21 DYS is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 21 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 89,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

Y21 DYS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,735 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 DYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 DYS was last recorded at 89,735 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 7,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,041 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,694 miles
Average per year
11,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,735 miles
  • 2024 – 82,041 miles
  • 2023 – 76,850 miles
  • 2022 – 71,180 miles
  • 2021 – 67,227 miles
  • 2020 – 44,092 miles
  • 2019 – 23,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,735 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,735 miles
    Test number
    520368021892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,730 miles (+7,689)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,730 miles
    Test number
    363472927715
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,041 miles (+5,191)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,041 miles
    Test number
    171862864201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,850 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,850 miles
    Test number
    240897316408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,180 miles (+3,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,180 miles
    Test number
    729729065678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass67,227 miles (+23,135)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,227 miles
    Test number
    339451398090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,092 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    672355230524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,709 miles (+20,296)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,709 miles
    Test number
    418206911631
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass23,413 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,413 miles
    Test number
    843086970559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    18,020 miles
    Test number
    974790592439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 DYS

Does Y21 DYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 DYS is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y21 DYS?
The MOT on Y21 DYS is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 DYS done?
Y21 DYS was recorded at 89,735 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 11,010 miles a year.
Has Y21 DYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 DYS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 DYS 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 DYS find?
Y21 DYS passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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