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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

Y22 DCMMOT history

Y22 DCM is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 4 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

Y22 DCM black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,189 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y22 DCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y22 DCM was last recorded at 80,189 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,187 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,189 miles
  • 2025 – 79,228 miles
  • 2024 – 77,803 miles
  • 2023 – 75,839 miles
  • 2022 – 72,915 miles
  • 2021 – 70,663 miles
  • 2020 – 69,346 miles
  • 2019 – 67,351 miles
  • 2018 – 64,575 miles
  • 2017 – 61,752 miles
  • 2016 – 57,882 miles
  • 2015 – 54,274 miles
  • 2014 – 50,420 miles
  • 2013 – 44,582 miles
  • 2011 – 41,156 miles
  • 2010 – 33,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,189 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Not all brake pads visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,189 miles (+2)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,189 miles
    Test number
    543577678998
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail80,187 miles (+959)2 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,187 miles
    Test number
    251216684049
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,228 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,228 miles
    Test number
    633924526833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail79,220 miles (+1,417)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    467248893010
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,803 miles (+1,964)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,803 miles
    Test number
    184434304364
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass75,839 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,839 miles
    Test number
    198033234018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,837 miles (+1,388)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,837 miles
    Test number
    252814292360
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass74,449 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,449 miles
    Test number
    213380834383
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail74,419 miles (+1,504)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,419 miles
    Test number
    863745707906
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass72,915 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,915 miles
    Test number
    691625300862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,663 miles
    Test number
    723474966701
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail70,661 miles (+1,315)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,661 miles
    Test number
    800810468016
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass69,346 miles (+1,995)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,346 miles
    Test number
    271059309350
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass67,351 miles (+2,776)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,351 miles
    Test number
    795172000762
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass64,575 miles (+2,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,575 miles
    Test number
    366749587500
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some components

  16. Pass61,752 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,752 miles
    Test number
    846786171103
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNot all brake pads visible
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

  17. Fail61,750 miles (+3,868)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,750 miles
    Test number
    420339730063
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And tread depth below legal limit (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And tread depth low (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNot all brake pads visible
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

  18. Pass57,882 miles (+3,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    248549290018
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

  19. Pass54,274 miles (+3,854)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,274 miles
    Test number
    698387605064
    • NoteNo emission print out due to rev-limiter fitted

  20. Pass50,420 miles (+5,838)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,420 miles
    Test number
    136943214001
    • NoteBoth front tyres have minor cracks on inner & outer wall

  21. Pass44,582 miles (+3,426)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,582 miles
    Test number
    415925313094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking inner sidewalls

  22. Pass41,156 miles (+7,180)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,156 miles
    Test number
    445861871260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,976 miles
    Test number
    544068300367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y22 DCM

Does Y22 DCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y22 DCM is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y22 DCM?
The MOT on Y22 DCM is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y22 DCM done?
Y22 DCM was recorded at 80,189 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,919 miles a year.
Has Y22 DCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y22 DCM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y22 DCM 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 Y22 DCM find?
Y22 DCM passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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