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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y23 GLLMOT history

Y23 GLL is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

Y23 GLL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,323 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 GLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 GLL was last recorded at 97,323 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,321 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,323 miles
  • 2025 – 90,933 miles
  • 2024 – 83,571 miles
  • 2023 – 76,716 miles
  • 2022 – 69,681 miles
  • 2021 – 62,330 miles
  • 2020 – 54,760 miles
  • 2019 – 44,714 miles
  • 2018 – 42,196 miles
  • 2017 – 35,966 miles
  • 2016 – 26,475 miles
  • 2015 – 19,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,323 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension components (not excessive)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside front (5.3.1 (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.

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor and stickers on windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear door cannot be opened from the inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged, although still functioning as intended

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear wiper not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,323 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,323 miles
    Test number
    278212494966
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension components (not excessive)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,321 miles (+6,388)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,321 miles
    Test number
    933888002533
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension components (not excessive)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,933 miles (+7,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,933 miles
    Test number
    996087026061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass83,571 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,571 miles
    Test number
    721617234368
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor and stickers on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail83,565 miles (+6,849)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,565 miles
    Test number
    393756239667
    • MajorLower Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor and stickers on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,716 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,716 miles
    Test number
    771031313604
    • MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail76,716 miles (+7,035)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,716 miles
    Test number
    760251867837
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass69,681 miles (+7,351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,681 miles
    Test number
    568415508114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to seatbelt webbing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight damage to seatbelt buckle
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

  9. Pass62,330 miles (+7,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,330 miles
    Test number
    405280257441
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer seatbelt lock casing slight damage

  10. Pass54,760 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,760 miles
    Test number
    679953972362
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear door cannot be opened from the inside
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged, although still functioning as intended

  11. Fail54,733 miles (+10,019)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,733 miles
    Test number
    804269452136
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear door cannot be opened from the inside
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged, although still functioning as intended

  12. Pass44,714 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,714 miles
    Test number
    680517128640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,196 miles (+6,230)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,196 miles
    Test number
    640631723464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wash/Wipe Not Working

  14. Pass35,966 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,966 miles
    Test number
    601702427151
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not working
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not working

  15. Fail35,944 miles (+9,469)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,944 miles
    Test number
    783168868801
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not working
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not working

  16. Pass26,475 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,475 miles
    Test number
    418702122245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,332 miles (+7,165)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,332 miles
    Test number
    677813711708
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass19,167 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    19,167 miles
    Test number
    588834615093
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y23 GLL

Does Y23 GLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 GLL is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 GLL?
The MOT on Y23 GLL is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 GLL done?
Y23 GLL was recorded at 97,323 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 7,052 miles a year.
Has Y23 GLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 GLL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 GLL 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 Y23 GLL find?
Y23 GLL passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: general corrosion to rear suspension components (not excessive); nearside front coil spring corroded & offside front.

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