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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

Y23 GSEMOT history

Y23 GSE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 82,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

Y23 GSE black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,708 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 GSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 GSE was last recorded at 82,708 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,708 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,708 miles
  • 2025 – 78,473 miles
  • 2024 – 77,553 miles
  • 2023 – 69,572 miles
  • 2022 – 64,250 miles
  • 2021 – 57,492 miles
  • 2020 – 51,197 miles
  • 2019 – 44,673 miles
  • 2018 – 41,132 miles
  • 2017 – 37,352 miles
  • 2016 – 34,516 miles
  • 2015 – 31,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,708 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,708 miles
    Test number
    618284824254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail82,708 miles (+4,235)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,708 miles
    Test number
    320225603849
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass78,473 miles (+920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    534946005927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut slightly corroded also (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn/wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass77,553 miles (+7,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,553 miles
    Test number
    485947652552
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,572 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,572 miles
    Test number
    785332163387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,569 miles (+5,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    887949899528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,250 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,250 miles
    Test number
    365153290923
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail64,250 miles (+6,758)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,250 miles
    Test number
    806963058100
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass57,492 miles (+6,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,492 miles
    Test number
    873879639288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass51,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    541413585987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,197 miles (+6,524)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    104560875767
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass44,673 miles (+3,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    726502541068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass41,132 miles (+3,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,132 miles
    Test number
    625615958634
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass37,352 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,352 miles
    Test number
    972381947008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,516 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,516 miles
    Test number
    797191892395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,665 miles
    Test number
    298575835039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,665 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,665 miles
    Test number
    148225835060
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about Y23 GSE

Does Y23 GSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 GSE is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 GSE?
The MOT on Y23 GSE is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 GSE done?
Y23 GSE was recorded at 82,708 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,468 miles a year.
Has Y23 GSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 GSE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 GSE 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 GSE find?
Y23 GSE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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