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Audi A3

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

Y231 NLDMOT history

Y231 NLD is a green petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 190,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

Y231 NLD green Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2023
Mileage
190,466 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 NLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 NLD was last recorded at 190,466 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,466 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 190,466 miles
  • 2021 – 184,012 miles
  • 2020 – 176,696 miles
  • 2019 – 165,452 miles
  • 2018 – 158,297 miles
  • 2017 – 151,205 miles
  • 2016 – 141,381 miles
  • 2015 – 132,030 miles
  • 2014 – 119,674 miles
  • 2013 – 108,277 miles
  • 2012 – 98,077 miles
  • 2011 – 89,838 miles
  • 2010 – 80,405 miles
  • 2009 – 69,975 miles
  • 2008 – 57,523 miles
  • 2007 – 44,973 miles
  • 2006 – 32,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,466 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass190,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    190,466 miles
    Test number
    514029009505
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail190,466 miles (+6,454)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,466 miles
    Test number
    518865628908
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass184,012 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    184,012 miles
    Test number
    916753180761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail183,997 miles (+7,301)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,997 miles
    Test number
    405995063579
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass176,696 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    176,696 miles
    Test number
    544348982131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has slight free play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has slight free play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  6. Fail176,694 miles (+11,242)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,694 miles
    Test number
    457748910371
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has slight free play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has slight free play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Pass165,452 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,452 miles
    Test number
    781716985532
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Fail165,452 miles (+7,155)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,452 miles
    Test number
    463100628462
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  9. Pass158,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    158,297 miles
    Test number
    599963328282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail158,297 miles (+7,092)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,297 miles
    Test number
    977062058477
    • FailureEmissions not tested Due to exhaust blow. (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat. (7.1.2)

  11. Pass151,205 miles (+141)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    151,205 miles
    Test number
    891406936893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail151,064 miles (+9,683)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,064 miles
    Test number
    203096948832
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass141,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    141,381 miles
    Test number
    154914819529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,381 miles (+9,351)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,381 miles
    Test number
    856452321237
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass132,030 miles (+12,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    132,030 miles
    Test number
    839568835034
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass119,674 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    119,674 miles
    Test number
    147354434476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail119,674 miles (+11,397)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,674 miles
    Test number
    455760234086
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass108,277 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,277 miles
    Test number
    107798523060
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteOffside rear axle beam rubber bush worn

  19. Fail108,267 miles (+10,190)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,267 miles
    Test number
    488345823058
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteOffside rear axle beam rubber bush worn

  20. Pass98,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    699166612051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail98,077 miles (+8,239)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    858146112048
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass89,838 miles (+9,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,838 miles
    Test number
    135025521444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass80,405 miles (+10,430)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    262006820028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBattery leaking

  24. Pass69,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,975 miles
    Test number
    134530249038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,975 miles (+12,452)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,975 miles
    Test number
    663570449066
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass57,523 miles (+12,550)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,523 miles
    Test number
    904613838024
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteRear number plate faded.

  27. Pass44,973 miles (+12,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,973 miles
    Test number
    830154037010
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  28. Pass32,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,246 miles
    Test number
    142123526004
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y231 NLD

Does Y231 NLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 NLD expired on 10 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 NLD?
The MOT on Y231 NLD expired on 10 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 NLD done?
Y231 NLD was recorded at 190,466 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 9,868 miles a year.
Has Y231 NLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 NLD has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y231 NLD 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 NLD find?
Y231 NLD passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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