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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

Y23 JDSMOT history

Y23 JDS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

Y23 JDS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
148,959 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 JDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 JDS was last recorded at 148,959 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,858 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
8,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,959 miles
  • 2025 – 140,831 miles
  • 2024 – 131,624 miles
  • 2023 – 124,006 miles
  • 2022 – 115,890 miles
  • 2021 – 108,561 miles
  • 2020 – 101,885 miles
  • 2019 – 100,388 miles
  • 2018 – 93,355 miles
  • 2017 – 83,608 miles
  • 2016 – 73,535 miles
  • 2015 – 62,813 miles
  • 2014 – 52,983 miles
  • 2013 – 37,726 miles
  • 2012 – 30,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,959 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,959 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    148,959 miles
    Test number
    465245507710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,858 miles (+8,027)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,858 miles
    Test number
    249503930287
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,831 miles (+9,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,831 miles
    Test number
    283054431439
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass131,624 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,624 miles
    Test number
    457825501007
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded

  5. Fail131,624 miles (+7,618)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,624 miles
    Test number
    128887079989
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded

  6. Pass124,006 miles (+8,116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,006 miles
    Test number
    893364121476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass115,890 miles (+7,329)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,890 miles
    Test number
    587522545597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,561 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,561 miles
    Test number
    887265879444
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail108,556 miles (+6,671)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,556 miles
    Test number
    510683379675
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass101,885 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,885 miles
    Test number
    443106236465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail101,882 miles (+1,494)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,882 miles
    Test number
    526286245488
    • DangerousNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass100,388 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,388 miles
    Test number
    808176504218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer edge close to exposing cords. advise immediate replacement. 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine undershield partly loose
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  13. Fail100,387 miles (+7,032)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,387 miles
    Test number
    826690460492
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer edge close to exposing cords. advise immediate replacement. 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine undershield partly loose
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  14. Pass93,355 miles (+9,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,355 miles
    Test number
    308689974365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,608 miles (+10,073)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,608 miles
    Test number
    278491515776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,535 miles (+10,722)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,535 miles
    Test number
    837865928772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,813 miles (+9,830)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,813 miles
    Test number
    368450424387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,983 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,983 miles
    Test number
    766564374226
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre

  19. Fail59,983 miles (+22,257)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,983 miles
    Test number
    276104474241
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass37,726 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,726 miles
    Test number
    625860363258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,040 miles
    Test number
    708013862258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,040 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,040 miles
    Test number
    928352262203
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

Questions about Y23 JDS

Does Y23 JDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 JDS is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 JDS?
The MOT on Y23 JDS is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 JDS done?
Y23 JDS was recorded at 148,959 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 8,544 miles a year.
Has Y23 JDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 JDS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 JDS 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 JDS find?
Y23 JDS passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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