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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y257 NLBMOT history

Y257 NLB is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

Y257 NLB blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,792 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 NLB
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
4 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 NLB was last recorded at 136,792 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,791 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,792 miles
  • 2025 – 135,941 miles
  • 2024 – 134,912 miles
  • 2023 – 134,136 miles
  • 2022 – 133,613 miles
  • 2021 – 132,881 miles
  • 2020 – 132,305 miles
  • 2019 – 131,231 miles
  • 2018 – 129,966 miles
  • 2017 – 128,102 miles
  • 2016 – 126,206 miles
  • 2015 – 123,975 miles
  • 2014 – 117,456 miles
  • 2013 – 111,305 miles
  • 2012 – 107,243 miles
  • 2011 – 103,254 miles
  • 2010 – 97,290 miles
  • 2009 – 90,535 miles
  • 2008 – 78,151 miles
  • 2007 – 62,479 miles
  • 2006 – 51,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,792 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides of both rears (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,792 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,792 miles
    Test number
    382141777228
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,791 miles (+850)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,791 miles
    Test number
    759744362090
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,941 miles (+1,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    135,941 miles
    Test number
    367669215881
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass134,912 miles (+776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,912 miles
    Test number
    502664689178
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRattle from inside `cat`

  5. Pass134,136 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,136 miles
    Test number
    994530709181
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail134,135 miles (+522)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,135 miles
    Test number
    202652650161
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass133,613 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,613 miles
    Test number
    201071058813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,881 miles (+576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    132,881 miles
    Test number
    688402645748
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH JUST O.K. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread JUST O.K. (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass132,305 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    132,305 miles
    Test number
    887645029128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH JUST ACCEPTABLE. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH JUST O.K. (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail132,305 miles (+1,074)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,305 miles
    Test number
    321380995989
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH JUST ACCEPTABLE. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH JUST O.K. (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass131,231 miles (+1,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,231 miles
    Test number
    474196168194
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass129,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,966 miles
    Test number
    678034707512
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides of both rears (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail129,966 miles (+1,864)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,966 miles
    Test number
    481253594034
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both dips(no pattern) (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides of both rears (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass128,102 miles (+1,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,102 miles
    Test number
    953642565203
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass126,206 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,206 miles
    Test number
    694441258500
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail126,191 miles (+2,216)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,191 miles
    Test number
    397310745478
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre flat
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass123,975 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,975 miles
    Test number
    246891105192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,456 miles
    Test number
    355998194078
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail117,456 miles (+6,151)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,456 miles
    Test number
    437688894089
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass111,305 miles (+4,062)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,305 miles
    Test number
    516766123139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass107,243 miles (+3,989)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    107,243 miles
    Test number
    288716822480
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass103,254 miles (+5,964)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    103,254 miles
    Test number
    398786721137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,290 miles (+6,755)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    97,290 miles
    Test number
    803507510151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel has a slightly restricted free movement.

  24. Pass90,535 miles (+12,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,535 miles
    Test number
    822592529163
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass78,151 miles (+15,672)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    78,151 miles
    Test number
    230848498109
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres near 1.6m
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront & rear disc play
    • NoteOff side rear light lens cracked
    • NoteOff side rear tyre near 1.6m & nailed
    • NoteSome near side steering play

  26. Fail62,479 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,479 miles
    Test number
    142501537422
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise centre exhaust support
    • NoteOne [1] high level stop bulb in op

  27. Pass62,479 miles (+11,084)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,479 miles
    Test number
    910361137041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise centre exhaust support
    • NoteOne [1] high level stop bulb in op

  28. Pass51,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,395 miles
    Test number
    423194536092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 NLB

Does Y257 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 NLB is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 NLB?
The MOT on Y257 NLB is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 NLB done?
Y257 NLB was recorded at 136,792 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 4,193 miles a year.
Has Y257 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 NLB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y257 NLB 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 Y257 NLB find?
Y257 NLB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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