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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y26 LSWMOT history

Y26 LSW is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 74,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

Y26 LSW white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,785 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 LSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 LSW was last recorded at 74,785 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,783 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,785 miles
  • 2025 – 74,264 miles
  • 2024 – 71,635 miles
  • 2023 – 67,465 miles
  • 2022 – 63,814 miles
  • 2021 – 59,793 miles
  • 2020 – 55,717 miles
  • 2019 – 48,675 miles
  • 2018 – 45,235 miles
  • 2017 – 40,611 miles
  • 2016 – 36,380 miles
  • 2015 – 31,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,785 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion all solid at time of testRecorded 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,785 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,785 miles
    Test number
    468006942616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion all solid at time of test

  2. Fail74,783 miles (+519)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,783 miles
    Test number
    574116548979
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion all solid at time of test

  3. Pass74,264 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,264 miles
    Test number
    819162250943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,635 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,635 miles
    Test number
    729334711092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,465 miles (+3,651)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    944996518063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,814 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,814 miles
    Test number
    829264734948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,793 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,793 miles
    Test number
    928890417235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,717 miles (+7,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    55,717 miles
    Test number
    589304171255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and gettinc low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass48,675 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,675 miles
    Test number
    676084975440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,235 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,235 miles
    Test number
    610796871258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,611 miles (+4,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,611 miles
    Test number
    445403570886
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass36,380 miles (+4,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,380 miles
    Test number
    555007152220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  13. Pass31,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,671 miles
    Test number
    369488855033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 LSW

Does Y26 LSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 LSW is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 LSW?
The MOT on Y26 LSW is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 LSW done?
Y26 LSW was recorded at 74,785 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,795 miles a year.
Has Y26 LSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 LSW has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y26 LSW 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 Y26 LSW find?
Y26 LSW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; underbody surface corrosion all solid at time of test.

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