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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y288 RLCMOT history

Y288 RLC is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 151,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2023.

Y288 RLC blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2024
Mileage
151,684 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 RLC
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 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 RLC was last recorded at 151,684 miles on 29 Jan 2023, 14,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,154 miles · 18 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
14,530 miles
Average per year
6,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,684 miles
  • 2021 – 137,154 miles
  • 2020 – 134,358 miles
  • 2019 – 132,059 miles
  • 2018 – 125,100 miles
  • 2017 – 114,673 miles
  • 2016 – 107,201 miles
  • 2015 – 98,050 miles
  • 2014 – 93,709 miles
  • 2013 – 85,759 miles
  • 2012 – 78,450 miles
  • 2011 – 70,941 miles
  • 2010 – 64,777 miles
  • 2009 – 59,392 miles
  • 2008 – 53,289 miles
  • 2007 – 46,027 miles
  • 2006 – 36,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,684 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,684 miles (+14,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,684 miles
    Test number
    713379015503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Pass137,154 miles (+2,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,154 miles
    Test number
    199188933454
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified

  3. Pass134,358 miles (+2,299)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,358 miles
    Test number
    199903427981
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tie rod has slight play (both)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut top bush has minor wear or free play (both)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  4. Pass132,059 miles (+6,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    132,059 miles
    Test number
    604433249979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top mounts

  5. Pass125,100 miles (+10,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,100 miles
    Test number
    587332485892
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront disks corroded

  6. Pass114,673 miles (+7,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,673 miles
    Test number
    779294452029
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryEngine management light staying on

  7. Pass107,201 miles (+9,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,201 miles
    Test number
    590041125049
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe starting to crack
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass98,050 miles (+4,341)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,050 miles
    Test number
    456067485166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished on inner sidewall
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass93,709 miles (+7,950)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,709 miles
    Test number
    897388784055
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteO/s/r tyre underinflated

  10. Pass85,759 miles (+7,309)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    319274093031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  11. Pass78,450 miles (+7,509)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    817126562013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,941 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,941 miles
    Test number
    336475291044
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass70,941 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,941 miles
    Test number
    665325291038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,777 miles (+5,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,777 miles
    Test number
    603528580090
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken

  15. Pass59,392 miles (+6,103)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,392 miles
    Test number
    563787589075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,289 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,289 miles
    Test number
    123882598464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,027 miles (+9,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,027 miles
    Test number
    282728377060
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  18. Pass36,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,281 miles
    Test number
    881345766044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 RLC

Does Y288 RLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 RLC expired on 28 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 RLC?
The MOT on Y288 RLC expired on 28 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 RLC done?
Y288 RLC was recorded at 151,684 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2023, an average of 6,828 miles a year.
Has Y288 RLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 RLC has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on Y288 RLC 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 Y288 RLC find?
Y288 RLC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.

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