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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y223 MBLMOT history

Y223 MBL is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

Y223 MBL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
149,143 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 MBL was last recorded at 149,143 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 5,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,888 miles · 22 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,255 miles
Average per year
4,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,143 miles
  • 2022 – 143,888 miles
  • 2021 – 138,088 miles
  • 2020 – 132,132 miles
  • 2019 – 127,931 miles
  • 2018 – 124,822 miles
  • 2017 – 120,341 miles
  • 2016 – 115,548 miles
  • 2015 – 110,606 miles
  • 2014 – 104,980 miles
  • 2013 – 101,333 miles
  • 2012 – 97,348 miles
  • 2011 – 94,245 miles
  • 2010 – 89,695 miles
  • 2009 – 81,604 miles
  • 2008 – 73,920 miles
  • 2007 – 70,251 miles
  • 2006 – 66,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,143 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s/f outer sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,143 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,143 miles
    Test number
    441589322222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail149,143 miles (+5,255)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,143 miles
    Test number
    348378336179
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass143,888 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,888 miles
    Test number
    828973328077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,887 miles (+5,799)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,887 miles
    Test number
    851119329548
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,088 miles (+5,956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,088 miles
    Test number
    259850147368
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass132,132 miles (+4,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,132 miles
    Test number
    189450470682
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met.

  7. Pass127,931 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,931 miles
    Test number
    185486774756
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail127,931 miles (+3,109)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,931 miles
    Test number
    191841544355
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass124,822 miles (+4,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,822 miles
    Test number
    275758842501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing

  10. Pass120,341 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,341 miles
    Test number
    548966660077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill damaged

  11. Fail120,302 miles (+4,754)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,302 miles
    Test number
    119054470357
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill damaged

  12. Pass115,548 miles (+4,942)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,548 miles
    Test number
    699049089446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,606 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,606 miles
    Test number
    569487475018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,551 miles (+5,571)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,551 miles
    Test number
    919095475069
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass104,980 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,980 miles
    Test number
    356261954081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,333 miles (+3,985)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    101,333 miles
    Test number
    515200453087
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBad oil leak suspect sump bolt and washer
    • NoteNoise belt area

  17. Pass97,348 miles (+3,103)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    715804442054
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteNoise from pulley area

  18. Pass94,245 miles (+4,550)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,245 miles
    Test number
    266962131079
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2.5mm,,,Offside rear tyre 3.5mm
    • NoteStrong advise front and rear number plate poor

  19. Pass89,695 miles (+8,091)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    89,695 miles
    Test number
    743209040054
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteRear number plate poor

  20. Pass81,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    81,604 miles
    Test number
    333610859082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,604 miles (+7,684)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,604 miles
    Test number
    912060059068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront,number,plate,cracked

  22. Pass73,920 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,920 miles
    Test number
    240227138023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,251 miles (+3,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,251 miles
    Test number
    754294747069
    • NoteCAM BELT? OFFSIDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER NEEDE NEW CLIP

  24. Pass66,536 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,536 miles
    Test number
    231775846090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3.0MM OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 4.0MM NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 3.00MM ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON FUEL FILTER

Questions about Y223 MBL

Does Y223 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 MBL expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 MBL?
The MOT on Y223 MBL expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 MBL done?
Y223 MBL was recorded at 149,143 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 4,859 miles a year.
Has Y223 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 MBL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y223 MBL 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 MBL find?
Y223 MBL passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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