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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

Y33 DPCMOT history

Y33 DPC is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 169,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

Y33 DPC grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
169,839 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y33 DPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y33 DPC was last recorded at 169,839 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,837 miles · 21 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,839 miles
  • 2025 – 157,108 miles
  • 2024 – 144,549 miles
  • 2023 – 129,563 miles
  • 2022 – 115,739 miles
  • 2021 – 100,406 miles
  • 2020 – 85,963 miles
  • 2019 – 69,236 miles
  • 2018 – 55,878 miles
  • 2017 – 50,257 miles
  • 2016 – 45,440 miles
  • 2015 – 40,179 miles
  • 2014 – 35,917 miles
  • 2013 – 31,622 miles
  • 2012 – 26,194 miles
  • 2011 – 20,815 miles
  • 2010 – 17,743 miles
  • 2009 – 13,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,839 miles
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,839 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    169,839 miles
    Test number
    811953618228
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  2. Fail169,837 miles (+12,729)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,837 miles
    Test number
    182444888669
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  3. Pass157,108 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,108 miles
    Test number
    657172259459
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail157,108 miles (+12,559)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,108 miles
    Test number
    706394385768
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,549 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,549 miles
    Test number
    149539123564
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  6. Fail144,547 miles (+14,984)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,547 miles
    Test number
    468501383549
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  7. Pass129,563 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,563 miles
    Test number
    830708112163
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail129,561 miles (+13,822)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,561 miles
    Test number
    864340403828
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass115,739 miles (+15,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,739 miles
    Test number
    450210522832
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,406 miles (+14,443)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,406 miles
    Test number
    510873587215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,963 miles (+16,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,963 miles
    Test number
    318278004663
    • AdvisoryEML SHOWING FAULT
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass69,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,236 miles
    Test number
    925409642179
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s front and o/s rear tyres worn to 3mm

  13. Fail69,232 miles (+13,354)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,232 miles
    Test number
    543735238008
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s front and o/s rear tyres worn to 3mm

  14. Pass55,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,878 miles
    Test number
    530806827931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,878 miles (+5,621)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,878 miles
    Test number
    399448556814
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass50,257 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,257 miles
    Test number
    327381510329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail50,257 miles (+4,817)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,257 miles
    Test number
    898326806725
    • FailureOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both overheated (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear pads overheated
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass45,440 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    483143955240
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 60% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

  19. Fail45,440 miles (+127)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    176948884571
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 60% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

  20. Fail45,313 miles (+5,134)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,313 miles
    Test number
    497409461699
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre badly perished on shoulders

  21. Pass40,179 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,179 miles
    Test number
    407878215154
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cracking in the tread pattern
    • NoteDriver side front tyre wearing very low on inner shoulder

  22. Fail40,178 miles (+4,261)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,178 miles
    Test number
    289718715473
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cracking in the tread pattern
    • NoteDriver side front tyre wearing very low on inner shoulder

  23. Pass35,917 miles (+4,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,917 miles
    Test number
    788458714176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  24. Pass31,622 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,622 miles
    Test number
    845359713168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,194 miles
    Test number
    688272002113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,192 miles (+5,377)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,192 miles
    Test number
    707462102155
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass20,815 miles (+3,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,815 miles
    Test number
    577063301174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  28. Pass17,743 miles (+3,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,743 miles
    Test number
    252663310480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass13,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,962 miles
    Test number
    593460729128
    • 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)

Questions about Y33 DPC

Does Y33 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y33 DPC is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y33 DPC?
The MOT on Y33 DPC is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y33 DPC done?
Y33 DPC was recorded at 169,839 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 8,918 miles a year.
Has Y33 DPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y33 DPC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y33 DPC 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 Y33 DPC find?
Y33 DPC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub frame corroded.

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