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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y303 OBYMOT history

Y303 OBY is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 3 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

Y303 OBY grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
104,184 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 OBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 OBY was last recorded at 104,184 miles on 28 May 2026, 7,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,272 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,912 miles
Average per year
4,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,184 miles
  • 2025 – 96,272 miles
  • 2024 – 87,590 miles
  • 2023 – 78,205 miles
  • 2022 – 69,892 miles
  • 2021 – 63,826 miles
  • 2020 – 62,536 miles
  • 2019 – 59,622 miles
  • 2018 – 55,242 miles
  • 2017 – 50,322 miles
  • 2016 – 46,142 miles
  • 2015 – 44,840 miles
  • 2014 – 42,838 miles
  • 2013 – 40,499 miles
  • 2012 – 37,579 miles
  • 2011 – 35,378 miles
  • 2010 – 31,695 miles
  • 2009 – 28,161 miles
  • 2008 – 25,344 miles
  • 2007 – 23,045 miles
  • 2006 – 20,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,184 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy no signs of leaks or faults
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,184 miles (+7,912)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,184 miles
    Test number
    857088626338
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy no signs of leaks or faults
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass96,272 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,272 miles
    Test number
    980881945905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail96,272 miles (+8,682)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,272 miles
    Test number
    909121365729
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass87,590 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,590 miles
    Test number
    643456786737
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail87,588 miles (+9,383)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,588 miles
    Test number
    406180207741
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,205 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,205 miles
    Test number
    547149259334
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail78,205 miles (+8,313)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,205 miles
    Test number
    168277114045
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,892 miles (+6,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    466223403738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass63,826 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    701314766830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,536 miles (+2,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    62,536 miles
    Test number
    310990464765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass59,622 miles (+4,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,622 miles
    Test number
    189605723012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass55,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,242 miles
    Test number
    468836089798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,242 miles (+4,920)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,242 miles
    Test number
    709899253970
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass50,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,322 miles
    Test number
    907912078823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,322 miles (+4,180)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,322 miles
    Test number
    317511525521
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass46,142 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,142 miles
    Test number
    839482653170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,840 miles (+2,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,840 miles
    Test number
    978470015122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass42,838 miles (+2,339)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,838 miles
    Test number
    937736004162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have some deterioration/cracking on the outer edges.

  19. Pass40,499 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,499 miles
    Test number
    768137903143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,579 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,579 miles
    Test number
    437284612155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,378 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,378 miles
    Test number
    299194501402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,695 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,695 miles
    Test number
    831320810125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,161 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,161 miles
    Test number
    101463119145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,344 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,344 miles
    Test number
    221139518109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,045 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,045 miles
    Test number
    853770627193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,477 miles
    Test number
    192688886475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y303 OBY

Does Y303 OBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y303 OBY is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y303 OBY?
The MOT on Y303 OBY is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y303 OBY done?
Y303 OBY was recorded at 104,184 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 4,151 miles a year.
Has Y303 OBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 OBY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y303 OBY 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 Y303 OBY find?
Y303 OBY passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pedal slightly spongy no signs of leaks or faults; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 5 more.

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