Audi A3
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc
Y297 BKHMOT history
Y297 BKH is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 24 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,043 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 75,043 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,620 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y297 BKH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 24 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y297 BKH was last recorded at 75,043 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 75,043 miles · 3 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,620 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,043 miles
- 2025 – 74,895 miles
- 2024 – 74,760 miles
- 2023 – 74,503 miles
- 2022 – 74,171 miles
- 2021 – 73,831 miles
- 2020 – 73,724 miles
- 2019 – 73,129 miles
- 2018 – 72,513 miles
- 2017 – 71,957 miles
- 2016 – 71,555 miles
- 2015 – 70,822 miles
- 2014 – 69,959 miles
- 2013 – 69,027 miles
- 2012 – 68,006 miles
- 2011 – 67,051 miles
- 2010 – 66,129 miles
- 2009 – 60,816 miles
- 2008 – 55,860 miles
- 2006 – 48,829 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,043 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,043 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 75,043 miles
- Test number
- 797924934420
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail75,043 miles (+148)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,043 miles
- Test number
- 761591278011
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,895 miles (+135)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 74,895 miles
- Test number
- 286702422047
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,760 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 74,760 miles
- Test number
- 855115378076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail74,759 miles (+256)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,759 miles
- Test number
- 155684533024
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,503 miles (+332)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 74,503 miles
- Test number
- 845548998563
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,171 miles (+340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 74,171 miles
- Test number
- 215607682456
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,831 miles (+107)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 73,831 miles
- Test number
- 565920663693
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,724 miles (+595)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 73,724 miles
- Test number
- 383849780701
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,129 miles (+616)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 73,129 miles
- Test number
- 695405418974
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass72,513 miles (+556)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 72,513 miles
- Test number
- 711839874688
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)
Pass71,957 miles (+402)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,957 miles
- Test number
- 206252319286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass71,555 miles (+733)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 71,555 miles
- Test number
- 367643620131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass70,822 miles (+863)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 70,822 miles
- Test number
- 628908605075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass69,959 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 69,959 miles
- Test number
- 186087624411
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail69,959 miles (+932)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,959 miles
- Test number
- 856417024018
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass69,027 miles (+1,021)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 69,027 miles
- Test number
- 137998113460
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside rear wheel bearing starting to wear
Pass68,006 miles (+955)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 68,006 miles
- Test number
- 418066222005
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass67,051 miles (+922)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 67,051 miles
- Test number
- 719630421007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,129 miles (+5,313)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 66,129 miles
- Test number
- 981098920015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,816 miles (+4,956)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 60,816 miles
- Test number
- 193192919422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,860 miles (+7,031)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 55,860 miles
- Test number
- 371049528045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,829 miles (+6,351)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 48,829 miles
- Test number
- 752765456324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,478 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 42,478 miles
- Test number
- 133164506025
- 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)
Questions about Y297 BKH
- Does Y297 BKH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 BKH is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y297 BKH?
- The MOT on Y297 BKH is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y297 BKH done?
- Y297 BKH was recorded at 75,043 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 1,620 miles a year.
- Has Y297 BKH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y297 BKH has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y297 BKH 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 Y297 BKH find?
- Y297 BKH passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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