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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y227 YAMMOT history

Y227 YAM is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

Y227 YAM black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2026
Mileage
121,061 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 YAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 YAM was last recorded at 121,061 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,051 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,061 miles
  • 2024 – 121,051 miles
  • 2023 – 114,944 miles
  • 2022 – 111,702 miles
  • 2021 – 108,021 miles
  • 2019 – 94,491 miles
  • 2018 – 84,731 miles
  • 2017 – 83,450 miles
  • 2016 – 79,163 miles
  • 2015 – 77,295 miles
  • 2014 – 75,880 miles
  • 2013 – 72,344 miles
  • 2012 – 68,395 miles
  • 2011 – 67,366 miles
  • 2010 – 66,060 miles
  • 2009 – 63,374 miles
  • 2008 – 60,345 miles
  • 2007 – 57,356 miles
  • 2006 – 54,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,061 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered on tape unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,061 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,061 miles
    Test number
    979437965887
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered on tape unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail121,051 miles (+6,107)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,051 miles
    Test number
    766976817854
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to offside rear brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,944 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,944 miles
    Test number
    823135670757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,702 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,702 miles
    Test number
    910803772865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,021 miles (+13,530)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,021 miles
    Test number
    842518643337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,491 miles (+9,760)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    246537437412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,731 miles
    Test number
    654171690113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,731 miles (+1,281)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,731 miles
    Test number
    664997025873
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  9. Pass83,450 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,450 miles
    Test number
    302768159184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,438 miles (+4,275)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,438 miles
    Test number
    510001028227
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  11. Pass79,163 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,163 miles
    Test number
    938340524992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,295 miles (+1,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,295 miles
    Test number
    226390815134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass75,880 miles (+3,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,880 miles
    Test number
    285823624149
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass72,344 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,344 miles
    Test number
    279541423193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,395 miles (+1,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    516656422184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass67,366 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,366 miles
    Test number
    505537221167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,060 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,060 miles
    Test number
    742548720142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,374 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,374 miles
    Test number
    700046039128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,368 miles (+3,023)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,368 miles
    Test number
    460049329171
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass60,345 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,345 miles
    Test number
    270810738482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,304 miles (+2,948)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,304 miles
    Test number
    374864328177
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass57,356 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,356 miles
    Test number
    950071947112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,187 miles
    Test number
    363589716176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 YAM

Does Y227 YAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 YAM expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 YAM?
The MOT on Y227 YAM expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 YAM done?
Y227 YAM was recorded at 121,061 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 3,550 miles a year.
Has Y227 YAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 YAM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y227 YAM 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 Y227 YAM find?
Y227 YAM passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered on tape unable to inspect.

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