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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,900 cc

Y33 RSDMOT history

Y33 RSD is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 12 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

Y33 RSD white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,784 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y33 RSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y33 RSD was last recorded at 155,784 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,480 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
304 miles
Average per year
10,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,784 miles
  • 2025 – 155,480 miles
  • 2024 – 143,062 miles
  • 2023 – 139,478 miles
  • 2022 – 132,442 miles
  • 2021 – 123,471 miles
  • 2020 – 94,655 miles
  • 2019 – 73,807 miles
  • 2018 – 67,237 miles
  • 2016 – 58,052 miles
  • 2015 – 51,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,784 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Outer sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,784 miles (+304)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,784 miles
    Test number
    411513564499
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • 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))

  2. Fail155,480 miles (+12,418)10 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,480 miles
    Test number
    801787499403
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified Pressure sensor blocked off/DPF obviously cut/welded (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fog lamps not working - Pre 2018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper corner loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,062 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    143,062 miles
    Test number
    495670597695
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  4. Fail143,062 miles (+3,584)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,062 miles
    Test number
    813368882788
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  5. Pass139,478 miles (+7,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,478 miles
    Test number
    684044709040
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted covering engine components

  6. Pass132,442 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,442 miles
    Test number
    223309912720
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail132,438 miles (+8,967)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,438 miles
    Test number
    496138744004
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass123,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,471 miles
    Test number
    738959553521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOut sill damaged

  9. Fail123,471 miles (+7)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,471 miles
    Test number
    536947792059
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill damaged

  10. Fail123,464 miles (+28,809)10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,464 miles
    Test number
    648783493440
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing in windscreen (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill damaged

  11. Pass94,655 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,655 miles
    Test number
    129248043021
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail94,655 miles (+20,848)2 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,655 miles
    Test number
    956154965851
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DFP to turbo clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass73,807 miles (+6,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,807 miles
    Test number
    302606539448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass67,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,237 miles
    Test number
    197899910375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,237 miles (+9,185)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,237 miles
    Test number
    634110199060
    • FailureEmissions not tested oil level too high (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,052 miles (+6,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,052 miles
    Test number
    222019625289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  17. Pass51,238 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,238 miles
    Test number
    520159898573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Questions about Y33 RSD

Does Y33 RSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y33 RSD is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y33 RSD?
The MOT on Y33 RSD is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y33 RSD done?
Y33 RSD was recorded at 155,784 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 10,150 miles a year.
Has Y33 RSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y33 RSD has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y33 RSD 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 RSD find?
Y33 RSD passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust noisy; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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