
Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
Y35 AMBMOT history
Y35 AMB is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 132,924 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 132,924 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,726 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y35 AMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y35 AMB was last recorded at 132,924 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 132,397 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 527 miles
- Average per year
- 9,726 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,924 miles
- 2024 – 132,397 miles
- 2023 – 121,721 miles
- 2022 – 113,136 miles
- 2021 – 103,820 miles
- 2020 – 88,998 miles
- 2019 – 77,291 miles
- 2018 – 64,739 miles
- 2017 – 51,312 miles
- 2016 – 39,529 miles
- 2015 – 28,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,924 miles (+527)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 132,924 miles
- Test number
- 623221889089
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Pass132,397 miles (+10,676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 132,397 miles
- Test number
- 511062243730
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,721 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 121,721 miles
- Test number
- 801523152397
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail121,716 miles (+8,580)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,716 miles
- Test number
- 403543174829
- DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass113,136 miles (+9,316)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 113,136 miles
- Test number
- 912169115690
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,820 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 103,820 miles
- Test number
- 463965149078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,815 miles (+14,817)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,815 miles
- Test number
- 632453812460
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass88,998 miles (+11,707)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 88,998 miles
- Test number
- 659045422935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,291 miles (+12,552)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 77,291 miles
- Test number
- 822515347344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass64,739 miles (+13,427)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 64,739 miles
- Test number
- 211670308596
- AdvisoryCentral centre exhaust clamp corroded but still secure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go white (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go white (4.4.3 (a))
Pass51,312 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 51,312 miles
- Test number
- 971040876088
- AdvisoryCentral centre exhaust clamp corroded but still intact
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail51,312 miles (+11,783)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,312 miles
- Test number
- 972429647392
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCentral centre exhaust clamp corroded but still intact
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass39,529 miles (+11,027)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 39,529 miles
- Test number
- 778303709839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,502 miles (+2,948)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 28,502 miles
- Test number
- 542005800156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,554 miles2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 25,554 miles
- Test number
- 328423845131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
- NoteALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
- NoteALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
- NoteBODY WORK DAMAGE
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about Y35 AMB
- Does Y35 AMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y35 AMB is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y35 AMB?
- The MOT on Y35 AMB is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y35 AMB done?
- Y35 AMB was recorded at 132,924 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 9,726 miles a year.
- Has Y35 AMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y35 AMB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y35 AMB 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 Y35 AMB find?
- Y35 AMB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear service brake binding but not excessively both sides.
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