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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y299 NLBMOT history

Y299 NLB is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y299 NLB blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,278 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 NLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 NLB was last recorded at 95,278 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,703 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
575 miles
Average per year
1,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,278 miles
  • 2025 – 94,703 miles
  • 2024 – 93,979 miles
  • 2023 – 93,276 miles
  • 2022 – 92,411 miles
  • 2021 – 91,841 miles
  • 2020 – 91,115 miles
  • 2019 – 90,378 miles
  • 2018 – 89,649 miles
  • 2017 – 88,719 miles
  • 2016 – 87,785 miles
  • 2015 – 86,508 miles
  • 2014 – 84,764 miles
  • 2013 – 82,720 miles
  • 2012 – 81,097 miles
  • 2011 – 79,379 miles
  • 2010 – 77,347 miles
  • 2009 – 74,441 miles
  • 2008 – 70,573 miles
  • 2007 – 67,459 miles
  • 2006 – 62,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,278 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,278 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,278 miles
    Test number
    881486825466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,703 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,703 miles
    Test number
    435912525000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,979 miles (+703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,979 miles
    Test number
    924105219746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass93,276 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,276 miles
    Test number
    973068801758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,411 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,411 miles
    Test number
    452721522778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,841 miles
    Test number
    763506714807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,841 miles (+726)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,841 miles
    Test number
    679506460841
    • 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))
  8. Pass91,115 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,115 miles
    Test number
    899689057935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,378 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,378 miles
    Test number
    107009476374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,649 miles (+930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,649 miles
    Test number
    621939328355
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass88,719 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,719 miles
    Test number
    580911956949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,785 miles
    Test number
    296091949391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,785 miles (+1,277)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,785 miles
    Test number
    325803291528
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass86,508 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    281268124903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,764 miles (+1)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,764 miles
    Test number
    416924994237
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMiddle exhaust sucurement
    • NoteN/s/r brake sticky
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f steering arm
  16. Fail84,763 miles (+2,043)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,763 miles
    Test number
    558473994295
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMiddle exhaust sucurement
    • NoteN/s/r brake sticky
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f steering arm
  17. Pass82,720 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,720 miles
    Test number
    428937563272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,097 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,097 miles
    Test number
    127636862223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,379 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,379 miles
    Test number
    119458941271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,349 miles (+2,002)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,349 miles
    Test number
    386394341450
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside inner cv boot split and leaking
  21. Pass77,347 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    933254370204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,441 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,441 miles
    Test number
    272204059232
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread
  23. Fail74,441 miles (+3,868)6 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,441 miles
    Test number
    814404059261
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread
  24. Pass70,573 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,573 miles
    Test number
    782809658254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,459 miles (+4,773)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,459 miles
    Test number
    873472527261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,686 miles
    Test number
    161031016128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y299 NLB

Does Y299 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y299 NLB is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y299 NLB?
The MOT on Y299 NLB is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y299 NLB done?
Y299 NLB was recorded at 95,278 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,594 miles a year.
Has Y299 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 NLB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y299 NLB 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 Y299 NLB find?
Y299 NLB passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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