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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y235 YMOMOT history

Y235 YMO is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 6 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

Y235 YMO blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
180,645 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 YMO
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
6 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 YMO was last recorded at 180,645 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,164 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
481 miles
Average per year
4,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,645 miles
  • 2023 – 180,164 miles
  • 2022 – 176,225 miles
  • 2020 – 176,041 miles
  • 2019 – 173,878 miles
  • 2017 – 173,661 miles
  • 2016 – 166,120 miles
  • 2015 – 159,448 miles
  • 2014 – 152,962 miles
  • 2012 – 142,369 miles
  • 2011 – 131,931 miles
  • 2010 – 124,456 miles
  • 2009 – 116,669 miles
  • 2008 – 108,028 miles
  • 2007 – 98,167 miles
  • 2006 – 89,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,645 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,645 miles (+481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,645 miles
    Test number
    845644524576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass180,164 miles (+3,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    180,164 miles
    Test number
    637531976492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront N/S and O/S inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass176,225 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    176,225 miles
    Test number
    349763744616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc slightly rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc slightly rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & inner edge slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded

  4. Fail176,225 miles (+184)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,225 miles
    Test number
    554485284528
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc slightly rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc slightly rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & inner edge slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded

  5. Pass176,041 miles (+2,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    176,041 miles
    Test number
    305592375098
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,878 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    173,878 miles
    Test number
    472073062892
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail173,877 miles (+216)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,877 miles
    Test number
    337336086191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass173,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    173,661 miles
    Test number
    619575588556
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar ball jointslinkages haslight play

  9. Fail173,661 miles (+7,541)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,661 miles
    Test number
    449067690984
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar ball jointslinkages haslight play

  10. Pass166,120 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    166,120 miles
    Test number
    815630545771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance high level (1.2.1d)

  11. Fail166,113 miles (+6,665)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,113 miles
    Test number
    887727532559
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance high level (1.2.1d)

  12. Pass159,448 miles (+6,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    159,448 miles
    Test number
    956264165084
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass152,962 miles (+10,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    152,962 miles
    Test number
    819656154036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass142,369 miles (+10,438)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    142,369 miles
    Test number
    308844852318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    131,931 miles
    Test number
    368940631321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail131,931 miles (+7,475)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,931 miles
    Test number
    277780931396
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass124,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    124,456 miles
    Test number
    571992740314
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail124,455 miles (+22)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,455 miles
    Test number
    131842340369
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail124,433 miles (+7,764)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,433 miles
    Test number
    380945620317
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass116,669 miles (+8,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    116,669 miles
    Test number
    362228049343
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass108,028 miles (+9,861)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    108,028 miles
    Test number
    393751348337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNumber plates may be illegal

  22. Pass98,167 miles (+8,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    98,167 miles
    Test number
    334062457305
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass89,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    89,626 miles
    Test number
    911912846397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y235 YMO

Does Y235 YMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y235 YMO expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y235 YMO?
The MOT on Y235 YMO expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y235 YMO done?
Y235 YMO was recorded at 180,645 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 4,999 miles a year.
Has Y235 YMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 YMO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y235 YMO 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 Y235 YMO find?
Y235 YMO passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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