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Audi S3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y226 MBLMOT history

Y226 MBL is a blue petrol Audi S3 first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

Y226 MBL blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
170,227 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 MBL was last recorded at 170,227 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 2,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,728 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,499 miles
Average per year
6,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,227 miles
  • 2025 – 167,728 miles
  • 2023 – 167,283 miles
  • 2022 – 165,305 miles
  • 2019 – 162,862 miles
  • 2017 – 158,730 miles
  • 2016 – 153,358 miles
  • 2015 – 147,294 miles
  • 2014 – 138,598 miles
  • 2013 – 130,474 miles
  • 2012 – 124,413 miles
  • 2011 – 108,678 miles
  • 2010 – 86,626 miles
  • 2009 – 77,990 miles
  • 2008 – 66,284 miles
  • 2007 – 57,358 miles
  • 2006 – 46,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,227 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,227 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    170,227 miles
    Test number
    602887881912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,728 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,728 miles
    Test number
    697927404257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,283 miles (+1,978)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,283 miles
    Test number
    552652810745
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (Offside & Nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,305 miles (+2,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,305 miles
    Test number
    648707190585
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass162,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,862 miles
    Test number
    893184026476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,862 miles (+4,132)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,862 miles
    Test number
    574345744683
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    158,730 miles
    Test number
    609508233169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail158,730 miles (+5,372)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,730 miles
    Test number
    183280470283
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working N/S & O/S (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass153,358 miles (+6,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    153,358 miles
    Test number
    280616659070
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass147,294 miles (+75)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    147,294 miles
    Test number
    429322185176
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses are in poor condition, patterrn's poor
    • NoteSlight movement in offside front strut, shockabsorber

  11. Fail147,219 miles (+8,621)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,219 miles
    Test number
    195786775171
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses are in poor condition, patterrn's poor
    • NoteSlight movement in offside front strut, shockabsorber

  12. Pass138,598 miles (+8,124)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    138,598 miles
    Test number
    868568874114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses in poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2mm
    • NoteNeasrside front tyre on 2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 2mm

  13. Pass130,474 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,474 miles
    Test number
    408848273107
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePower steering pipe damp with oil recomend further investigation
    • NoteSlight blow from centre exhaust section

  14. Fail130,471 miles (+6,058)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,471 miles
    Test number
    607747673155
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePower steering pipe damp with oil recomend further investigation
    • NoteSlight blow from centre exhaust section

  15. Pass124,413 miles (+15,735)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    124,413 miles
    Test number
    395046012187
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass108,678 miles (+22,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,678 miles
    Test number
    578296701137
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass86,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,626 miles
    Test number
    134303800123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,626 miles (+8,636)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,626 miles
    Test number
    654802000148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,990 miles (+11,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,990 miles
    Test number
    453984409114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass66,284 miles (+8,926)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,284 miles
    Test number
    443719008183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,358 miles (+10,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,358 miles
    Test number
    550587207104
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass46,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,591 miles
    Test number
    440022406138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,591 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,591 miles
    Test number
    572302206124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y226 MBL

Does Y226 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y226 MBL is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y226 MBL?
The MOT on Y226 MBL is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y226 MBL done?
Y226 MBL was recorded at 170,227 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 6,189 miles a year.
Has Y226 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 MBL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2019.
Has the mileage on Y226 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 Y226 MBL find?
Y226 MBL passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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