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Audi S3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y273 RURMOT history

Y273 RUR is a silver petrol Audi S3 first used on 22 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 154,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

Y273 RUR silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
154,698 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 RUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 RUR was last recorded at 154,698 miles on 28 May 2026, 2,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2018: 11,206 miles, lower than 106,254 miles on 28 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,200 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,498 miles
Average per year
6,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,698 miles
  • 2025 – 152,200 miles
  • 2024 – 146,588 miles
  • 2023 – 139,431 miles
  • 2022 – 127,394 miles
  • 2021 – 122,852 miles
  • 2020 – 120,060 miles
  • 2019 – 115,904 miles
  • 2018 – 112,106 miles
  • 2017 – 106,254 miles
  • 2016 – 99,402 miles
  • 2015 – 93,362 miles
  • 2014 – 84,228 miles
  • 2013 – 83,501 miles
  • 2011 – 64,122 miles
  • 2009 – 32,222 miles
  • 2008 – 29,047 miles
  • 2007 – 25,286 miles
  • 2006 – 21,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,698 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Heat shield slightly loose on catalytic converter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,698 miles (+2,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    154,698 miles
    Test number
    146874410713
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass152,200 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,200 miles
    Test number
    620433869568
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip to screen

  3. Fail152,200 miles (+5,612)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,200 miles
    Test number
    316931371152
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip to screen

  4. Pass146,588 miles (+7,157)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,588 miles
    Test number
    210259718106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,431 miles (+12,037)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,431 miles
    Test number
    698209651439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,394 miles (+4,542)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    127,394 miles
    Test number
    569511230008
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass122,852 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,852 miles
    Test number
    740163321836
    • AdvisoryHeat shield slightly loose on catalytic converter
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail122,851 miles (+2,791)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,851 miles
    Test number
    109174460215
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield slightly loose on catalytic converter
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,060 miles
    Test number
    416874511328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,060 miles (+4,156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,060 miles
    Test number
    379704360926
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass115,904 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    115,904 miles
    Test number
    438207474702
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail115,900 miles (+3,794)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,900 miles
    Test number
    797352763555
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass112,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,106 miles
    Test number
    886735725126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail11,206 miles (-95,048)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,206 miles
    Test number
    401235015423
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass106,254 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,254 miles
    Test number
    476087217282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,180 miles (+6,778)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,180 miles
    Test number
    410209106807
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass99,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,402 miles
    Test number
    289997132750
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

  18. Fail99,402 miles (+6,040)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,402 miles
    Test number
    939290930859
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

  19. Pass93,362 miles (+9,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,362 miles
    Test number
    707167905103
    • 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)

  20. Pass84,228 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    767141934026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,222 miles (+721)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,222 miles
    Test number
    159414324052
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  22. Pass83,501 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,501 miles
    Test number
    308688593435
    • NoteNear side front tyre has a small bulge starting to form on outer side wall . suggest replacment soon.

  23. Fail83,501 miles (+19,379)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,501 miles
    Test number
    476685193281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass64,122 miles (+8,714)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,122 miles
    Test number
    307317581410
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms have slight play
    • NoteFront number plate is in poor condition
    • NoteThe front brake discs are warn

  25. Pass55,408 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,408 miles
    Test number
    517488031047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,404 miles (+23,182)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,404 miles
    Test number
    219972531065
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass32,222 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,222 miles
    Test number
    742371429193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,047 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,047 miles
    Test number
    112628538110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,286 miles
    Test number
    432459337134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail25,286 miles (+3,768)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,286 miles
    Test number
    924559837172
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  31. Pass21,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,518 miles
    Test number
    232970946178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 RUR

Does Y273 RUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y273 RUR is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y273 RUR?
The MOT on Y273 RUR is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y273 RUR done?
Y273 RUR was recorded at 154,698 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
Has Y273 RUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 RUR has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y273 RUR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y273 RUR find?
Y273 RUR passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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