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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y223 AAMMOT history

Y223 AAM is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 262,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

Y223 AAM blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
262,590 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 AAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 AAM was last recorded at 262,590 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 14,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,728 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
14,862 miles
Average per year
10,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 262,590 miles
  • 2025 – 247,728 miles
  • 2024 – 246,103 miles
  • 2023 – 232,469 miles
  • 2022 – 226,022 miles
  • 2021 – 221,000 miles
  • 2020 – 216,218 miles
  • 2019 – 208,544 miles
  • 2018 – 200,927 miles
  • 2017 – 193,818 miles
  • 2016 – 186,434 miles
  • 2015 – 179,525 miles
  • 2014 – 174,073 miles
  • 2013 – 159,156 miles
  • 2012 – 144,414 miles
  • 2011 – 128,552 miles
  • 2010 – 112,020 miles
  • 2009 – 103,460 miles
  • 2008 – 94,201 miles
  • 2007 – 80,555 miles
  • 2006 – 56,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,590 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,590 miles (+14,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    262,590 miles
    Test number
    122639528697
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass247,728 miles (+1,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    247,728 miles
    Test number
    274320310253
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass246,103 miles (+13,634)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    246,103 miles
    Test number
    430536192256
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass232,469 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    232,469 miles
    Test number
    995941021989
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear underbody corroded

  5. Fail232,466 miles (+6,444)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,466 miles
    Test number
    979088057506
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass226,022 miles (+5,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    226,022 miles
    Test number
    406259710273
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  7. Pass221,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    221,000 miles
    Test number
    547036154818
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail221,000 miles (+4,782)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,000 miles
    Test number
    647387327849
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass216,218 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    216,218 miles
    Test number
    421561141799
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail216,213 miles (+7,669)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,213 miles
    Test number
    663155212809
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass208,544 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    208,544 miles
    Test number
    823130921115
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail208,544 miles (+7,617)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,544 miles
    Test number
    366035353756
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking top of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner metal guard catching on driveshaft joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass200,927 miles (+7,109)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    200,927 miles
    Test number
    364600688074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass193,818 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    193,818 miles
    Test number
    646758953845
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Additional stop lamp (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail193,818 miles (+7,384)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,818 miles
    Test number
    530462430553
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Additional stop lamp (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass186,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    186,434 miles
    Test number
    284520305113
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full check on n/s rear seat belt as child seat fitted

  17. Fail186,434 miles (+6,909)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,434 miles
    Test number
    961070248674
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full check on n/s rear seat belt as child seat fitted

  18. Pass179,525 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    179,525 miles
    Test number
    116772415143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass174,073 miles (+14,917)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    174,073 miles
    Test number
    479973614114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass159,156 miles (+14,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    159,156 miles
    Test number
    598543513195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass144,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    144,414 miles
    Test number
    168094802109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail144,414 miles (+15,862)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,414 miles
    Test number
    805194602171
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass128,552 miles (+16,532)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    128,552 miles
    Test number
    265029101479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,020 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    112,020 miles
    Test number
    503545800158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass103,460 miles (+9,259)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    103,460 miles
    Test number
    373035919101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail94,201 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    480851478056
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass94,201 miles (+13,646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    914711778056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,555 miles (+24,554)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,555 miles
    Test number
    101568687002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,001 miles
    Test number
    304579576099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 AAM

Does Y223 AAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y223 AAM is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y223 AAM?
The MOT on Y223 AAM is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y223 AAM done?
Y223 AAM was recorded at 262,590 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 10,223 miles a year.
Has Y223 AAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 AAM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y223 AAM 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 Y223 AAM find?
Y223 AAM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from engine.

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