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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y279 EUMMOT history

Y279 EUM is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.

Y279 EUM grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2024
Mileage
108,127 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 EUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 EUM was last recorded at 108,127 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 2,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,067 miles · 30 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2,060 miles
Average per year
4,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,127 miles
  • 2022 – 106,067 miles
  • 2021 – 105,130 miles
  • 2019 – 102,519 miles
  • 2018 – 101,676 miles
  • 2017 – 99,106 miles
  • 2016 – 94,088 miles
  • 2015 – 88,580 miles
  • 2014 – 83,633 miles
  • 2013 – 78,423 miles
  • 2012 – 73,486 miles
  • 2011 – 67,621 miles
  • 2010 – 62,426 miles
  • 2009 – 56,018 miles
  • 2008 – 49,200 miles
  • 2007 – 45,584 miles
  • 2006 – 37,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,127 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel tank strap corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,127 miles (+2,060)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,127 miles
    Test number
    419944240504
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,067 miles (+937)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,067 miles
    Test number
    296615120101
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension parts corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,130 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    630035256059
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  4. Fail105,127 miles (+2,608)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,127 miles
    Test number
    294145254734
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at end going into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. front arm rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  5. Pass102,519 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,519 miles
    Test number
    109934856485
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail102,508 miles (+832)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,508 miles
    Test number
    658169997848
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass101,676 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,676 miles
    Test number
    530082463498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,106 miles (+5,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,106 miles
    Test number
    293299320966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass94,088 miles (+5,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,088 miles
    Test number
    454932895919
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail88,580 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,580 miles
    Test number
    288880965112
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass88,580 miles (+4,947)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,580 miles
    Test number
    905620565114
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass83,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,633 miles
    Test number
    705844664181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail83,633 miles (+5,210)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,633 miles
    Test number
    906004964121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass78,423 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    239501453444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail78,423 miles (+4,937)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    268701153416
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass73,486 miles (+5,865)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,486 miles
    Test number
    159244262186
    • DangerousO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.also slight cut on inner edge

  17. Pass67,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,621 miles
    Test number
    388419351194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail67,621 miles (+5,195)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,621 miles
    Test number
    916269151174
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail62,426 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,426 miles
    Test number
    282142860458
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass62,426 miles (+6,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,426 miles
    Test number
    800002960106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass56,018 miles (+6,818)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    120113369127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring end missing but still firmly located

  22. Pass49,200 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,200 miles
    Test number
    540439258178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,584 miles (+8,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,584 miles
    Test number
    282885647446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  24. Pass37,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,343 miles
    Test number
    931253756157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 EUM

Does Y279 EUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 EUM expired on 8 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 EUM?
The MOT on Y279 EUM expired on 8 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 EUM done?
Y279 EUM was recorded at 108,127 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 4,119 miles a year.
Has Y279 EUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 EUM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y279 EUM 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 Y279 EUM find?
Y279 EUM passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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