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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

Y2 YMCMOT history

Y2 YMC is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 169,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

Y2 YMC black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
169,961 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 YMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 YMC was last recorded at 169,961 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 13,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,540 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,421 miles
Average per year
10,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,961 miles
  • 2025 – 156,540 miles
  • 2024 – 111 miles
  • 2023 – 130,914 miles
  • 2022 – 118,659 miles
  • 2021 – 105,908 miles
  • 2020 – 94,237 miles
  • 2019 – 76,980 miles
  • 2018 – 74,044 miles
  • 2017 – 65,513 miles
  • 2016 – 58,702 miles
  • 2015 – 52,598 miles
  • 2014 – 45,260 miles
  • 2013 – 38,211 miles
  • 2012 – 29,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,961 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,961 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    169,961 miles
    Test number
    145818158212
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,960 miles (+13,420)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,960 miles
    Test number
    402358379931
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,540 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,540 miles
    Test number
    643276688242
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail156,540 miles (+156,429)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,540 miles
    Test number
    969344919899
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  5. Pass111 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111 miles
    Test number
    366012679459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,754 miles
    Test number
    230813756494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail142,754 miles (+11,840)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,754 miles
    Test number
    925871756080
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,914 miles (+12,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,914 miles
    Test number
    354439604679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass118,659 miles (+12,751)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,659 miles
    Test number
    914766970865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,908 miles (+11,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,908 miles
    Test number
    316015381655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryZero emissions reading,.. no print out

  11. Pass94,237 miles (+17,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,237 miles
    Test number
    679913706806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass76,980 miles (+2,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,980 miles
    Test number
    382380693642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass74,044 miles (+8,531)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,044 miles
    Test number
    387043433700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,513 miles
    Test number
    159315600200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,513 miles (+6,811)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,513 miles
    Test number
    434406402148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass58,702 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,702 miles
    Test number
    700121931738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,598 miles (+7,338)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,598 miles
    Test number
    128988133342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,260 miles (+7,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,260 miles
    Test number
    308469154262
    • 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)

  19. Pass38,211 miles (+9,171)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,211 miles
    Test number
    899771643262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,040 miles
    Test number
    367947932439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 YMC

Does Y2 YMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 YMC is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 YMC?
The MOT on Y2 YMC is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 YMC done?
Y2 YMC was recorded at 169,961 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 10,539 miles a year.
Has Y2 YMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 YMC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y2 YMC 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 Y2 YMC find?
Y2 YMC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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