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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.

Y35 AMB grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass132,924 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass103,820 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,820 miles
    Test number
    463965149078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass88,998 miles (+11,707)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,998 miles
    Test number
    659045422935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass39,529 miles (+11,027)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    778303709839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,502 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,502 miles
    Test number
    542005800156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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