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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y274 RURMOT history

Y274 RUR is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 21 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

Y274 RUR blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
149,248 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 RUR
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
21 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 RUR was last recorded at 149,248 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2016: 130,040 miles, lower than 192,828 miles on 10 Jun 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,228 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,248 miles
  • 2023 – 145,145 miles
  • 2022 – 142,228 miles
  • 2021 – 141,214 miles
  • 2020 – 138,793 miles
  • 2019 – 137,589 miles
  • 2018 – 135,078 miles
  • 2017 – 132,243 miles
  • 2016 – 130,040 miles
  • 2015 – 192,828 miles
  • 2014 – 175,567 miles
  • 2013 – 154,023 miles
  • 2012 – 133,775 miles
  • 2011 – 127,316 miles
  • 2010 – 116,865 miles
  • 2009 – 102,381 miles
  • 2008 – 91,059 miles
  • 2007 – 80,779 miles
  • 2006 – 71,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,248 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,248 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,248 miles
    Test number
    761274484159
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail149,228 miles (+4,083)2 dangerous4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,228 miles
    Test number
    738363381943
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,145 miles (+2,917)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,145 miles
    Test number
    565168020247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,228 miles (+1,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,228 miles
    Test number
    312100338131
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY SEAL TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

  5. Pass141,214 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,214 miles
    Test number
    851682581473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,793 miles (+1,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,793 miles
    Test number
    431683491337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass137,589 miles (+2,511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,589 miles
    Test number
    440962162648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

  8. Pass135,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,078 miles
    Test number
    923040254399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,077 miles (+2,834)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,077 miles
    Test number
    407394565601
    • FailureCentral Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass132,243 miles (+2,203)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,243 miles
    Test number
    676668070701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass130,040 miles (-62,788)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    130,040 miles
    Test number
    912360897690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass192,828 miles (+17,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    192,828 miles
    Test number
    386011565197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass175,567 miles (+21,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    175,567 miles
    Test number
    698128064123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass154,023 miles (+20,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    154,023 miles
    Test number
    238231563496
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass133,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    133,775 miles
    Test number
    198037832102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail133,775 miles (+6,459)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,775 miles
    Test number
    886836332193
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass127,316 miles (+10,451)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    127,316 miles
    Test number
    828134861128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    116,865 miles
    Test number
    262058740448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,865 miles (+14,484)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,865 miles
    Test number
    243878440185
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass102,381 miles (+11,322)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    102,381 miles
    Test number
    864650359152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    91,059 miles
    Test number
    351774748152
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail91,059 miles (+10,280)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,059 miles
    Test number
    943893648174
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass80,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,779 miles
    Test number
    863119747130
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail80,779 miles (+9,008)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,779 miles
    Test number
    433199247174
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass71,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    71,771 miles
    Test number
    551924096159
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y274 RUR

Does Y274 RUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y274 RUR expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y274 RUR?
The MOT on Y274 RUR expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y274 RUR done?
Y274 RUR was recorded at 149,248 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 4,146 miles a year.
Has Y274 RUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 RUR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y274 RUR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y274 RUR find?
Y274 RUR passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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