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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y228 JMJMOT history

Y228 JMJ is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

Y228 JMJ silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2026
Mileage
142,021 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 JMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 JMJ was last recorded at 142,021 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 8,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,604 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,417 miles
Average per year
6,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,021 miles
  • 2024 – 133,604 miles
  • 2023 – 125,838 miles
  • 2022 – 116,543 miles
  • 2021 – 112,216 miles
  • 2020 – 103,512 miles
  • 2019 – 90,713 miles
  • 2018 – 82,866 miles
  • 2017 – 77,154 miles
  • 2016 – 68,046 miles
  • 2015 – 59,541 miles
  • 2014 – 53,361 miles
  • 2013 – 47,324 miles
  • 2012 – 34,870 miles
  • 2011 – 34,166 miles
  • 2010 – 32,733 miles
  • 2009 – 31,197 miles
  • 2008 – 29,381 miles
  • 2007 – 26,555 miles
  • 2006 – 22,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,021 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,021 miles (+8,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,021 miles
    Test number
    760019152641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,604 miles (+7,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,604 miles
    Test number
    744129476187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,838 miles (+9,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,838 miles
    Test number
    181766205299
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,543 miles (+4,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,543 miles
    Test number
    435572930103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,216 miles
    Test number
    133761076558
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail112,215 miles (+8,703)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,215 miles
    Test number
    610396579600
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass103,512 miles (+12,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,512 miles
    Test number
    280407076295
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake is slightly binding

  8. Pass90,713 miles (+7,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,713 miles
    Test number
    747637870007
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass82,866 miles (+5,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,866 miles
    Test number
    269338327528
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass77,154 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,154 miles
    Test number
    622293705895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack arm has slight free play in it.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper, parking brake lever not returning very well.
    • AdvisoryCoolant and body control warning lights on.

  11. Fail77,154 miles (+9,108)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,154 miles
    Test number
    794479101589
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure small clip missing. (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep perished cracks (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep perished cracks (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack arm has slight free play in it.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper, parking brake lever not returning very well.
    • AdvisoryCoolant and body control warning lights on.
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty.

  12. Pass68,046 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    661703658688
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter clip missing
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/f window not working
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

  13. Fail68,046 miles (+8,505)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    759644388998
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter clip missing
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/f window not working
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

  14. Pass59,541 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,541 miles
    Test number
    346354255016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail59,541 miles (+6,180)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,541 miles
    Test number
    157024455450
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass53,361 miles (+6,037)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,361 miles
    Test number
    127636854044
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass47,324 miles (+12,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,324 miles
    Test number
    266436553088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass34,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,870 miles
    Test number
    485140832087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,870 miles (+704)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,870 miles
    Test number
    549240332020
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass34,166 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,166 miles
    Test number
    306966351030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,733 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,733 miles
    Test number
    253486350019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,197 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,197 miles
    Test number
    951607259051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,381 miles (+2,826)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,381 miles
    Test number
    123649858082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  24. Pass26,555 miles (+4,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,555 miles
    Test number
    134778057000
    • NoteFront nunber plate cracked

  25. Pass22,068 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,068 miles
    Test number
    151808956085
    • NoteFont number plate cracked

Questions about Y228 JMJ

Does Y228 JMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 JMJ expired on 6 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 JMJ?
The MOT on Y228 JMJ expired on 6 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 JMJ done?
Y228 JMJ was recorded at 142,021 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 6,157 miles a year.
Has Y228 JMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 JMJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y228 JMJ 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 Y228 JMJ find?
Y228 JMJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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