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Audi A3

Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y291 RLCMOT history

Y291 RLC is a purple petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

Y291 RLC purple Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,232 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 RLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y291 RLC was last recorded at 68,232 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,119 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,113 miles
Average per year
2,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,232 miles
  • 2025 – 63,119 miles
  • 2024 – 59,927 miles
  • 2023 – 56,577 miles
  • 2021 – 56,562 miles
  • 2019 – 55,516 miles
  • 2018 – 53,886 miles
  • 2017 – 51,984 miles
  • 2016 – 50,278 miles
  • 2015 – 48,202 miles
  • 2014 – 46,413 miles
  • 2013 – 43,682 miles
  • 2012 – 40,945 miles
  • 2011 – 37,647 miles
  • 2010 – 34,265 miles
  • 2009 – 31,519 miles
  • 2008 – 28,227 miles
  • 2007 – 25,251 miles
  • 2006 – 22,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,232 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,232 miles (+5,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    165639022947
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass63,119 miles (+3,192)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,119 miles
    Test number
    542277613168
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass59,927 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,927 miles
    Test number
    240192042806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,577 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,577 miles
    Test number
    483696711324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,562 miles
    Test number
    220327422952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail56,562 miles (+1,046)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,562 miles
    Test number
    236325317051
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass55,516 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,516 miles
    Test number
    416479040593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,886 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,886 miles
    Test number
    926895669653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,984 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,984 miles
    Test number
    645517709572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,278 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,278 miles
    Test number
    558442166092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,202 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,202 miles
    Test number
    888396655059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,413 miles (+2,731)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,413 miles
    Test number
    525719964086
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise nearsiderear tyre wall slightly cracking

  13. Pass43,682 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,682 miles
    Test number
    146432703404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,945 miles
    Test number
    249620312041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,933 miles (+3,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,933 miles
    Test number
    927330712055
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  16. Pass37,647 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,647 miles
    Test number
    789182911086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,265 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,265 miles
    Test number
    862911720095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,519 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    424279449069
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass31,519 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    984989049082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,227 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,227 miles
    Test number
    494794448065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,251 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,251 miles
    Test number
    840174847021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,354 miles
    Test number
    203912756092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y291 RLC

Does Y291 RLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y291 RLC is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y291 RLC?
The MOT on Y291 RLC is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y291 RLC done?
Y291 RLC was recorded at 68,232 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,235 miles a year.
Has Y291 RLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 RLC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on Y291 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 Y291 RLC find?
Y291 RLC passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front upper tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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