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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y229 MDYMOT history

Y229 MDY is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2022.

Y229 MDY silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2023
Mileage
143,584 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 MDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2023
Latest MOT test
18 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 MDY was last recorded at 143,584 miles on 18 May 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,582 miles · 17 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,584 miles
  • 2021 – 140,119 miles
  • 2020 – 136,111 miles
  • 2019 – 133,411 miles
  • 2018 – 129,471 miles
  • 2017 – 127,363 miles
  • 2016 – 123,999 miles
  • 2015 – 119,475 miles
  • 2014 – 110,962 miles
  • 2013 – 104,970 miles
  • 2012 – 87,057 miles
  • 2011 – 73,941 miles
  • 2010 – 58,649 miles
  • 2009 – 33,956 miles
  • 2008 – 28,190 miles
  • 2007 – 23,392 miles
  • 2006 – 19,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,584 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEML onRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Both headlamp patterns getting weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,584 miles (+2)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,584 miles
    Test number
    936695555849
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail143,582 miles (+3,463)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,582 miles
    Test number
    943471206086
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass140,119 miles (+4,008)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    140,119 miles
    Test number
    618322841937
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass136,111 miles (+2,700)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    136,111 miles
    Test number
    745900311875
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns getting weak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe weeping slightly

  5. Pass133,411 miles (+3,940)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2020
    Odometer
    133,411 miles
    Test number
    262974989565
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  6. Pass129,471 miles (+2,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,471 miles
    Test number
    286041890884
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns getting weak
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front top strut mounting

  7. Pass127,363 miles (+3,364)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,363 miles
    Test number
    714638559901
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking/perished
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust is adequately supported

  8. Pass123,999 miles (+4,524)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,999 miles
    Test number
    951079466597
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting broken but exhaust is supported adequately

  9. Pass119,475 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,475 miles
    Test number
    769147245139
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail119,475 miles (+8,513)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,475 miles
    Test number
    415717845118
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass110,962 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,962 miles
    Test number
    909148424133
    • NoteTyre wear starting on both fronts

  12. Fail110,955 miles (+5,985)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,955 miles
    Test number
    285138614488
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteTyre wear starting on both fronts

  13. Pass104,970 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,970 miles
    Test number
    595227323130
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f seatbelt buckle damaged but operating corrrectly

  14. Fail104,970 miles (+17,913)1 failure6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,970 miles
    Test number
    848837523109
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f seatbelt buckle damaged but operating corrrectly
    • NoteSmall cuts in n/s/r tyre

  15. Pass87,057 miles (+13,116)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,057 miles
    Test number
    975100032104
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion on offside rear coil spring
    • NoteNearside front tyre depth getting low

  16. Pass73,941 miles (+15,292)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,941 miles
    Test number
    959133821180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,649 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,649 miles
    Test number
    300162610126
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail58,649 miles (+24,693)4 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,649 miles
    Test number
    721032110120
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass33,956 miles (+5,766)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,956 miles
    Test number
    310264999083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass28,190 miles (+4,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,190 miles
    Test number
    291010118126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass23,392 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,392 miles
    Test number
    432024307120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,986 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,986 miles
    Test number
    704832116132
    • NoteBoth front tyres void of tread on inside edges

Questions about Y229 MDY

Does Y229 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 MDY expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 MDY?
The MOT on Y229 MDY expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 MDY done?
Y229 MDY was recorded at 143,584 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2022, an average of 7,691 miles a year.
Has Y229 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 MDY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y229 MDY 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 Y229 MDY find?
Y229 MDY passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; eml on, and 7 more.

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