Audi A3
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
Y29 SOPMOT history
Y29 SOP is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 192,466 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 192,466 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,970 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y29 SOP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 21 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y29 SOP was last recorded at 192,466 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 192,466 miles · 6 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,970 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,466 miles
- 2025 – 186,614 miles
- 2024 – 186,584 miles
- 2023 – 179,120 miles
- 2022 – 169,046 miles
- 2021 – 160,950 miles
- 2020 – 155,186 miles
- 2019 – 149,661 miles
- 2018 – 145,397 miles
- 2017 – 139,990 miles
- 2016 – 133,577 miles
- 2015 – 126,955 miles
- 2014 – 119,189 miles
- 2013 – 106,158 miles
- 2012 – 84,951 miles
- 2011 – 67,933 miles
- 2010 – 54,228 miles
- 2009 – 40,959 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,466 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 192,466 miles
- Test number
- 128128213213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,466 miles (+5,852)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,466 miles
- Test number
- 346380551546
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass186,614 miles (+30)5 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 186,614 miles
- Test number
- 609282303025
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp disconnected at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished/beginning to crack externally (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover missing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished/beginning to crack externally (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover missing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail186,584 miles (+7,464)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,584 miles
- Test number
- 792787035611
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass179,120 miles (+182)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 179,120 miles
- Test number
- 728614097259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail178,938 miles (+9,892)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,938 miles
- Test number
- 793849417163
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass169,046 miles (+8,096)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 169,046 miles
- Test number
- 195170883868
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing
Pass160,950 miles (+83)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 160,950 miles
- Test number
- 943292055791
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail160,867 miles (+5,681)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,867 miles
- Test number
- 291124025868
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass155,186 miles (+5,525)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 155,186 miles
- Test number
- 965561189473
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x Stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F drop link dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tred (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tred (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,661 miles (+4,264)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 149,661 miles
- Test number
- 108499481598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,397 miles (+5,407)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 145,397 miles
- Test number
- 364062012060
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryCheck engine light on
Pass139,990 miles (+6,413)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 139,990 miles
- Test number
- 814406265833
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass133,577 miles (+6,622)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 133,577 miles
- Test number
- 153662151127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight deteriation
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryStone chip windscreen right hand side
Pass126,955 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 126,955 miles
- Test number
- 878092145118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,916 miles (+7,727)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,916 miles
- Test number
- 158591445163
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,189 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 119,189 miles
- Test number
- 726250034139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail119,180 miles (+13,022)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,180 miles
- Test number
- 419503024134
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass106,158 miles (+21,207)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 106,158 miles
- Test number
- 308601923130
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,951 miles (+17,018)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 84,951 miles
- Test number
- 238124272018
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteO/s/f wishbone rear bush split
- NoteRear number plate delaminating
Pass67,933 miles (+13,705)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 67,933 miles
- Test number
- 187736871013
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront wishbone rear bushes split.
- NoteRear number plate delaminating
Pass54,228 miles (+13,269)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 54,228 miles
- Test number
- 500431980039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 40,959 miles
- Test number
- 682309349071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y29 SOP
- Does Y29 SOP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 SOP is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y29 SOP?
- The MOT on Y29 SOP is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y29 SOP done?
- Y29 SOP was recorded at 192,466 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,970 miles a year.
- Has Y29 SOP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y29 SOP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y29 SOP 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 Y29 SOP find?
- Y29 SOP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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