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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y249 GKRMOT history

Y249 GKR is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

Y249 GKR blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,875 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 GKR
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
14 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 GKR was last recorded at 138,875 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 5,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,981 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,894 miles
Average per year
5,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,875 miles
  • 2025 – 132,981 miles
  • 2024 – 128,229 miles
  • 2023 – 125,104 miles
  • 2021 – 117,475 miles
  • 2020 – 102,566 miles
  • 2019 – 93,613 miles
  • 2017 – 84,992 miles
  • 2016 – 72,160 miles
  • 2015 – 67,851 miles
  • 2014 – 65,775 miles
  • 2013 – 63,976 miles
  • 2012 – 60,903 miles
  • 2011 – 58,030 miles
  • 2010 – 52,934 miles
  • 2009 – 49,641 miles
  • 2008 – 45,544 miles
  • 2007 – 40,118 miles
  • 2006 – 33,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,875 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,875 miles (+5,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,875 miles
    Test number
    649903670239
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,981 miles
    Test number
    474305788091
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail132,981 miles (+4,752)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,981 miles
    Test number
    919534820630
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,229 miles (+3,125)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,229 miles
    Test number
    833472225626
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips, however none considered excessive at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join has an escape of gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer outer sill has a hole, however it is not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen wiper arm strikes 'A' pillar when in operation, however does not affect the operation of the wiper
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil level below minimum line - topped up 1.0l in order to begin test

  5. Pass125,104 miles (+6)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,104 miles
    Test number
    480519994748
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,098 miles (+7,623)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,098 miles
    Test number
    635193361638
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,475 miles (+7,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,475 miles
    Test number
    161162041903
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,949 miles
    Test number
    415850117176
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail109,949 miles (+7,383)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,949 miles
    Test number
    541601260696
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass102,566 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,566 miles
    Test number
    118811187411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,613 miles (+8,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,613 miles
    Test number
    819346142837
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass84,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,992 miles
    Test number
    814808675193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail84,992 miles (+12,832)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,992 miles
    Test number
    555274126227
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass72,160 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    810028909452
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail72,142 miles (+4,291)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,142 miles
    Test number
    500933856409
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail67,851 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,851 miles
    Test number
    289223905493
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass67,851 miles (+2,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,851 miles
    Test number
    837903105110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass65,775 miles (+1,799)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,775 miles
    Test number
    198764584462
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

  19. Pass63,976 miles (+3,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,976 miles
    Test number
    839491283027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,903 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,903 miles
    Test number
    748429382070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,030 miles (+5,096)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    945745691051
    • NoteAdvise nsr tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteOsr tyre starting to perish

  22. Pass52,934 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,934 miles
    Test number
    731166940047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,641 miles
    Test number
    134213629081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,641 miles (+4,097)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,641 miles
    Test number
    182523329427
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass45,544 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,544 miles
    Test number
    394142638073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,118 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,118 miles
    Test number
    504838257011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,958 miles
    Test number
    414304976097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 GKR

Does Y249 GKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 GKR is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y249 GKR?
The MOT on Y249 GKR is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y249 GKR done?
Y249 GKR was recorded at 138,875 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,296 miles a year.
Has Y249 GKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 GKR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y249 GKR 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 Y249 GKR find?
Y249 GKR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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