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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y261 PDOMOT history

Y261 PDO is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

Y261 PDO blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2026
Mileage
101,398 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 PDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 PDO was last recorded at 101,398 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 2,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,860 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,538 miles
Average per year
4,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,398 miles
  • 2024 – 98,860 miles
  • 2023 – 95,070 miles
  • 2022 – 88,477 miles
  • 2021 – 81,295 miles
  • 2020 – 76,436 miles
  • 2019 – 67,747 miles
  • 2018 – 57,684 miles
  • 2017 – 44,234 miles
  • 2016 – 33,291 miles
  • 2015 – 29,139 miles
  • 2013 – 25,497 miles
  • 2012 – 24,730 miles
  • 2011 – 23,704 miles
  • 2010 – 22,740 miles
  • 2009 – 21,256 miles
  • 2008 – 18,284 miles
  • 2007 – 15,311 miles
  • 2006 – 11,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,398 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,398 miles (+2,538)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,398 miles
    Test number
    666850100079
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,860 miles (+3,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,860 miles
    Test number
    746836525192
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat base and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass95,070 miles (+6,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,070 miles
    Test number
    770438964444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass88,477 miles (+7,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,477 miles
    Test number
    300245789752
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass81,295 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,295 miles
    Test number
    110186284524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,436 miles (+8,689)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2021
    Odometer
    76,436 miles
    Test number
    634309782554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,747 miles (+10,063)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    67,747 miles
    Test number
    250398723683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,684 miles (+13,450)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,684 miles
    Test number
    543207201806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,234 miles (+10,943)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,234 miles
    Test number
    657396998589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,291 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,291 miles
    Test number
    563935475496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,139 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,139 miles
    Test number
    986198705054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,497 miles
    Test number
    579995503273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,497 miles (+767)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,497 miles
    Test number
    599684403280
    • FailureCentre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass24,730 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,730 miles
    Test number
    788764612232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,704 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,704 miles
    Test number
    947516911207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,740 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,740 miles
    Test number
    114367900281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,256 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,256 miles
    Test number
    353811019218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,284 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,284 miles
    Test number
    652173418216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,311 miles (+3,839)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,311 miles
    Test number
    882285717211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    11,472 miles
    Test number
    894068906293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 PDO

Does Y261 PDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 PDO expired on 29 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 PDO?
The MOT on Y261 PDO expired on 29 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 PDO done?
Y261 PDO was recorded at 101,398 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 4,819 miles a year.
Has Y261 PDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 PDO has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on Y261 PDO 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 Y261 PDO find?
Y261 PDO passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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