Audi logo

Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y297 KRXMOT history

Y297 KRX is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 200,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

Y297 KRX blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2025
Mileage
200,361 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,333 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y297 KRX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 KRX
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
11 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 KRX was last recorded at 200,361 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 2,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,238 miles · 18 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2,123 miles
Average per year
7,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 200,361 miles
  • 2022 – 198,238 miles
  • 2021 – 194,532 miles
  • 2020 – 190,618 miles
  • 2019 – 188,448 miles
  • 2016 – 188,049 miles
  • 2014 – 178,763 miles
  • 2013 – 164,076 miles
  • 2012 – 150,124 miles
  • 2011 – 140,152 miles
  • 2010 – 125,247 miles
  • 2008 – 106,903 miles
  • 2007 – 86,771 miles
  • 2006 – 69,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,361 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUNDER SIDE CHASSIE AND ALL COMPONENTS SPRAYED WITH UNDERSEAL COVERING ALL COMPONENTS

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, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Underbody Seal on components(Brake/Suspension/chassis)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass200,361 miles (+2,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    200,361 miles
    Test number
    815865296350
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER SIDE CHASSIE AND ALL COMPONENTS SPRAYED WITH UNDERSEAL COVERING ALL COMPONENTS

  2. Pass198,238 miles (+183)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    198,238 miles
    Test number
    947990223834
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Seal on components(Brake/Suspension/chassis)

  3. Fail198,055 miles (+3,523)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,055 miles
    Test number
    615752238302
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Seal on components(Brake/Suspension/chassis)

  4. Pass194,532 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    194,532 miles
    Test number
    273442585176
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail194,532 miles (+3,914)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,532 miles
    Test number
    202936568436
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass190,618 miles (+2,170)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    190,618 miles
    Test number
    957038816331
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass188,448 miles (+1)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    188,448 miles
    Test number
    839952101501
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded

  8. Fail188,447 miles (+398)3 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,447 miles
    Test number
    939817604159
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll the brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryAll the rear suspension arms are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms are corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support strap is corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers casings are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  9. Pass188,049 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    188,049 miles
    Test number
    818624840975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken and loose

  10. Fail188,047 miles (+9,284)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,047 miles
    Test number
    782061254700
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken and loose

  11. Pass178,763 miles (+14,687)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    178,763 miles
    Test number
    636317464147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHead lamp leveling link bent

  12. Pass164,076 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    164,076 miles
    Test number
    138292473193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail163,960 miles (+13,836)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,960 miles
    Test number
    506318063143
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  14. Pass150,124 miles (+9,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    150,124 miles
    Test number
    278185882166
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass140,152 miles (+14,905)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    140,152 miles
    Test number
    808287351161
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges of tread. (stepped treads)

  16. Pass125,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    125,247 miles
    Test number
    462559690006
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail125,247 miles (+18,344)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,247 miles
    Test number
    334789790099
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass106,903 miles (+20,132)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    106,903 miles
    Test number
    422420048385
    • NoteCorrosion both rear brake discs
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split

  19. Fail86,771 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,771 miles
    Test number
    722777657134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass86,771 miles (+17,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    86,771 miles
    Test number
    751487657189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass69,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,587 miles
    Test number
    203819036482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 KRX

Does Y297 KRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 KRX expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 KRX?
The MOT on Y297 KRX expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 KRX done?
Y297 KRX was recorded at 200,361 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 7,333 miles a year.
Has Y297 KRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 KRX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y297 KRX 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 KRX find?
Y297 KRX passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; under side chassie and all components sprayed with underseal covering all components.

Related registrations

Browse all Y297 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.