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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y231 MBLMOT history

Y231 MBL is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

Y231 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 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
171,725 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 MBL was last recorded at 171,725 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,162 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,563 miles
Average per year
6,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,725 miles
  • 2024 – 170,162 miles
  • 2023 – 167,400 miles
  • 2022 – 164,450 miles
  • 2021 – 160,995 miles
  • 2020 – 156,836 miles
  • 2019 – 145,831 miles
  • 2018 – 133,427 miles
  • 2017 – 126,004 miles
  • 2016 – 120,586 miles
  • 2015 – 114,724 miles
  • 2014 – 109,037 miles
  • 2013 – 101,838 miles
  • 2012 – 94,067 miles
  • 2011 – 86,201 miles
  • 2010 – 78,561 miles
  • 2009 – 70,210 miles
  • 2007 – 55,497 miles
  • 2006 – 41,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,725 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,725 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    171,725 miles
    Test number
    138287597730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,162 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,162 miles
    Test number
    910095132220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,400 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,400 miles
    Test number
    571287029399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,450 miles (+3,455)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,450 miles
    Test number
    147217427649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,995 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,995 miles
    Test number
    769641667222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,836 miles (+11,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,836 miles
    Test number
    173799085766
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass145,831 miles (+12,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,831 miles
    Test number
    573239253816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass133,427 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,427 miles
    Test number
    259280303392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,361 miles (+7,357)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,361 miles
    Test number
    483028838213
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass126,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    126,004 miles
    Test number
    500928585767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail126,004 miles (+10)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,004 miles
    Test number
    338122035098
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail125,994 miles (+5,408)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,994 miles
    Test number
    860878861778
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEML on

  13. Pass120,586 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,586 miles
    Test number
    289001580849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,724 miles (+5,687)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,724 miles
    Test number
    177126045153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,037 miles
    Test number
    635208244150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,037 miles (+7,199)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,037 miles
    Test number
    827178444177
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass101,838 miles (+7,771)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,838 miles
    Test number
    647297733194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius 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 Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass94,067 miles (+7,866)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,067 miles
    Test number
    577212042145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,201 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,201 miles
    Test number
    109693431158
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked

  20. Pass86,201 miles (+7,640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,201 miles
    Test number
    838753631138
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked

  21. Pass78,561 miles (+8,351)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,561 miles
    Test number
    462691540173
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.

  22. Pass70,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    170102449174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,210 miles (+14,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    211372849407
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Fail55,497 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,497 miles
    Test number
    101062537397
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r/tyre cracking on outer sidewall

  25. Pass55,497 miles (+13,764)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,497 miles
    Test number
    682902537334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r/tyre cracking on outer sidewall

  26. Pass41,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,733 miles
    Test number
    123145566106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y231 MBL

Does Y231 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 MBL is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y231 MBL?
The MOT on Y231 MBL is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y231 MBL done?
Y231 MBL was recorded at 171,725 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,674 miles a year.
Has Y231 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 MBL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2018.
Has the mileage on Y231 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 Y231 MBL find?
Y231 MBL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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