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Audi S3

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y294 AJHMOT history

Y294 AJH is a red petrol Audi S3 first used on 10 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

Y294 AJH red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
155,784 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 AJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 AJH was last recorded at 155,784 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 3,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,484 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,300 miles
Average per year
5,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,784 miles
  • 2024 – 152,484 miles
  • 2022 – 141,728 miles
  • 2021 – 136,325 miles
  • 2020 – 132,115 miles
  • 2019 – 130,425 miles
  • 2018 – 128,432 miles
  • 2016 – 126,069 miles
  • 2015 – 119,879 miles
  • 2014 – 115,761 miles
  • 2013 – 110,273 miles
  • 2012 – 104,734 miles
  • 2011 – 97,182 miles
  • 2010 – 93,229 miles
  • 2009 – 89,919 miles
  • 2008 – 81,086 miles
  • 2007 – 70,949 miles
  • 2006 – 62,148 miles
  • 2005 – 53,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,784 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • 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 front of trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,784 miles (+3,300)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    155,784 miles
    Test number
    971844135138
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 front of trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass152,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    152,484 miles
    Test number
    573565896864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,484 miles (+14)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,484 miles
    Test number
    529106420661
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail152,470 miles (+10,742)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,470 miles
    Test number
    292523330713
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,728 miles (+5,403)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,728 miles
    Test number
    220590239532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,325 miles (+4,210)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,325 miles
    Test number
    776786497014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,115 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,115 miles
    Test number
    587702027677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,705 miles (+1,280)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,705 miles
    Test number
    982076702690
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,425 miles
    Test number
    750284347864
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail130,425 miles (+1,993)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,425 miles
    Test number
    880184439076
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,432 miles
    Test number
    425941627279
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail128,432 miles (+2,363)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,432 miles
    Test number
    234675507962
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass126,069 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,069 miles
    Test number
    364647967462
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail126,042 miles (+6,163)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,042 miles
    Test number
    390523869753
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass119,879 miles (+4,118)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,879 miles
    Test number
    220321052216
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass115,761 miles (+5,488)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    115,761 miles
    Test number
    887042944330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,273 miles (+5,539)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,273 miles
    Test number
    376069933356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine light on

  18. Pass104,734 miles (+7,552)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,734 miles
    Test number
    497931532344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,182 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    97,182 miles
    Test number
    888329221380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,229 miles (+3,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,229 miles
    Test number
    464220930455
    • 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)

  21. Pass89,919 miles (+8,833)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,919 miles
    Test number
    972186409330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,086 miles
    Test number
    430277128411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,086 miles (+10,137)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,086 miles
    Test number
    462457328469
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass70,949 miles (+8,801)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    70,949 miles
    Test number
    751255737350
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass62,148 miles (+8,810)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,148 miles
    Test number
    364137756433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    764548615349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 AJH

Does Y294 AJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y294 AJH is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y294 AJH?
The MOT on Y294 AJH is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y294 AJH done?
Y294 AJH was recorded at 155,784 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,059 miles a year.
Has Y294 AJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 AJH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y294 AJH 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 Y294 AJH find?
Y294 AJH passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 12 advisories: coolant leak; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 9 more.

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