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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y312 OACMOT history

Y312 OAC is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 3 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

Y312 OAC blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,031 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 OAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y312 OAC was last recorded at 166,031 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 5,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,547 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,484 miles
Average per year
5,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,031 miles
  • 2025 – 160,547 miles
  • 2024 – 158,167 miles
  • 2023 – 151,427 miles
  • 2022 – 145,811 miles
  • 2021 – 142,924 miles
  • 2020 – 141,031 miles
  • 2019 – 138,159 miles
  • 2018 – 135,605 miles
  • 2017 – 132,507 miles
  • 2016 – 129,479 miles
  • 2015 – 126,633 miles
  • 2014 – 122,339 miles
  • 2013 – 116,476 miles
  • 2012 – 112,472 miles
  • 2011 – 108,354 miles
  • 2010 – 105,712 miles
  • 2009 – 98,708 miles
  • 2008 – 85,484 miles
  • 2007 – 71,984 miles
  • 2006 – 60,339 miles
  • 2005 – 51,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,031 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,031 miles
    Test number
    233382026216
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail166,031 miles (+5,484)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,031 miles
    Test number
    487815610989
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass160,547 miles (+2,380)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    160,547 miles
    Test number
    307692809260
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and signs of brake pads getting hot (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise front subframe slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryAdvise reversing lamps inop
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in both front top shocker mountings

  4. Pass158,167 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    158,167 miles
    Test number
    617795447402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,427 miles (+5,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    151,427 miles
    Test number
    470046583087
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass145,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,811 miles
    Test number
    591986548089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,811 miles (+2,887)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,811 miles
    Test number
    383689191468
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,924 miles
    Test number
    394586941227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail142,924 miles (+1,893)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,924 miles
    Test number
    868791582046
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass141,031 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    141,031 miles
    Test number
    517214734552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,159 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,159 miles
    Test number
    806350040622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,605 miles
    Test number
    718886872452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,605 miles (+3,098)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,605 miles
    Test number
    819468368689
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass132,507 miles (+3,028)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,507 miles
    Test number
    832468129984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass129,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    129,479 miles
    Test number
    610429686994
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail129,479 miles (+2,846)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,479 miles
    Test number
    250917695576
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass126,633 miles (+4,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    126,633 miles
    Test number
    367704755147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass122,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    122,339 miles
    Test number
    738655854171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,339 miles (+5,863)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,339 miles
    Test number
    267040254428
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail116,476 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,476 miles
    Test number
    509413563101
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass116,476 miles (+4,004)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    116,476 miles
    Test number
    877473063159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass112,472 miles (+4,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    112,472 miles
    Test number
    146491152102
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass108,354 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    108,354 miles
    Test number
    817249851155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,712 miles (+7,004)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    105,712 miles
    Test number
    970055060170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass98,708 miles (+13,224)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    98,708 miles
    Test number
    942967949180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,484 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,484 miles
    Test number
    143422558161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail85,484 miles (+13,500)7 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,484 miles
    Test number
    330832658109
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTraction control fault lamp flashing

  28. Pass71,984 miles (+11,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,984 miles
    Test number
    542111407199
    • NoteFront and rear brake dics slightly worn, rusty around edges

  29. Pass60,339 miles (+9,138)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,339 miles
    Test number
    234373126441
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise both front lower arm rear bushes slighty perished
    • NoteAdvise front discs slighty worn
    • NoteAdvise front number plate cracked
    • NoteAdvise handbrake does not lock up

  30. Pass51,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2006
    Odometer
    51,201 miles
    Test number
    471114725198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y312 OAC

Does Y312 OAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y312 OAC is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y312 OAC?
The MOT on Y312 OAC is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y312 OAC done?
Y312 OAC was recorded at 166,031 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,384 miles a year.
Has Y312 OAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 OAC has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y312 OAC 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 Y312 OAC find?
Y312 OAC passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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