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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

Y26 RTCMOT history

Y26 RTC is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 6 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

Y26 RTC grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,129 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 RTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 RTC was last recorded at 157,129 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 14,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,693 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14,436 miles
Average per year
8,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,129 miles
  • 2025 – 142,693 miles
  • 2024 – 124,441 miles
  • 2023 – 108,282 miles
  • 2022 – 95,207 miles
  • 2021 – 88,743 miles
  • 2020 – 81,768 miles
  • 2019 – 75,393 miles
  • 2018 – 67,440 miles
  • 2017 – 62,337 miles
  • 2016 – 58,846 miles
  • 2015 – 56,000 miles
  • 2014 – 50,212 miles
  • 2013 – 44,104 miles
  • 2012 – 39,362 miles
  • 2011 – 21,828 miles
  • 2010 – 17,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,129 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,129 miles
    Test number
    426412230291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail157,129 miles (+14,436)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,129 miles
    Test number
    487459874077
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass142,693 miles (+18,252)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,693 miles
    Test number
    416782904540
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,441 miles (+16,159)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,441 miles
    Test number
    924097906903
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,282 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,282 miles
    Test number
    833091639505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail108,234 miles (+13,027)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,234 miles
    Test number
    916319800063
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass95,207 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,207 miles
    Test number
    642139902987
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail95,206 miles (+6,463)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,206 miles
    Test number
    482000016191
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass88,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    304383938104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,743 miles (+6,975)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    818233926934
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass81,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,768 miles
    Test number
    787100950038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,762 miles (+6,369)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    265162042798
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass75,393 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    574997055399
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail75,392 miles (+7,952)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,392 miles
    Test number
    809310453753
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass67,440 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,440 miles
    Test number
    298031609664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Fail67,440 miles (+5,103)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,440 miles
    Test number
    519345642021
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  17. Pass62,337 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,337 miles
    Test number
    283903078738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,846 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,846 miles
    Test number
    153736627202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,796 miles (+2,796)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,796 miles
    Test number
    224836236752
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  20. Pass56,000 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,000 miles
    Test number
    292134665617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,212 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,212 miles
    Test number
    949957594131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,104 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,104 miles
    Test number
    275925543062
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass44,104 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,104 miles
    Test number
    965755643044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,362 miles (+17,534)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,362 miles
    Test number
    598474132069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,828 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,828 miles
    Test number
    178655251082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,932 miles
    Test number
    781524740097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 RTC

Does Y26 RTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 RTC is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 RTC?
The MOT on Y26 RTC is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 RTC done?
Y26 RTC was recorded at 157,129 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 8,416 miles a year.
Has Y26 RTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 RTC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y26 RTC 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 RTC find?
Y26 RTC passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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