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Audi S3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y289 YVAMOT history

Y289 YVA is a silver petrol Audi S3 first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

Y289 YVA silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
112,217 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 YVA
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
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 YVA was last recorded at 112,217 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 4,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,484 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,733 miles
Average per year
4,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,217 miles
  • 2022 – 107,484 miles
  • 2021 – 104,111 miles
  • 2020 – 99,005 miles
  • 2019 – 93,872 miles
  • 2018 – 91,807 miles
  • 2017 – 89,151 miles
  • 2016 – 83,855 miles
  • 2015 – 77,766 miles
  • 2014 – 72,461 miles
  • 2013 – 68,157 miles
  • 2012 – 63,567 miles
  • 2011 – 60,312 miles
  • 2010 – 56,172 miles
  • 2009 – 49,165 miles
  • 2007 – 38,373 miles
  • 2006 – 31,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,217 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded and nearside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,217 miles (+4,733)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,217 miles
    Test number
    591671345562
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,484 miles (+3,373)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,484 miles
    Test number
    327774843511
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,111 miles (+333)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,111 miles
    Test number
    941161030869
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,778 miles (+4,773)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,778 miles
    Test number
    573632329772
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,005 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    671547444572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,872 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,872 miles
    Test number
    170732234436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,807 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    881248689020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,151 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,151 miles
    Test number
    448820136734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,855 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,855 miles
    Test number
    811109228668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,766 miles (+5,305)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,766 miles
    Test number
    199684965494
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass72,461 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,461 miles
    Test number
    335028934005
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s washer jet only releases fluid out of one of the two holes
    • NoteScrew in n/s/f tyre

  12. Fail72,460 miles (+4,303)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,460 miles
    Test number
    699007034066
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s washer jet only releases fluid out of one of the two holes
    • NoteScrew in n/s/f tyre

  13. Pass68,157 miles (+4,590)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,157 miles
    Test number
    979238853066
    • NoteSome corrosion to the o/s/r brake pipe
    • NoteSome damage to the n/s/f brake pad sensor
    • NoteSome wetness to the power steering pipes
    • NoteThe n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

  14. Pass63,567 miles (+3,255)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,567 miles
    Test number
    778223662032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front inner arch cover slightly insecure.

  15. Pass60,312 miles (+4,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,312 miles
    Test number
    496750641000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass56,172 miles (+7,007)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,172 miles
    Test number
    711837280171
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteOil on min

  17. Pass49,165 miles (+10,792)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,165 miles
    Test number
    211509189167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,373 miles (+6,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,373 miles
    Test number
    273936047238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass31,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,579 miles
    Test number
    773679026272
    • 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)

Questions about Y289 YVA

Does Y289 YVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 YVA expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 YVA?
The MOT on Y289 YVA expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 YVA done?
Y289 YVA was recorded at 112,217 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 4,852 miles a year.
Has Y289 YVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 YVA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y289 YVA 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 Y289 YVA find?
Y289 YVA passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 8 more.

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