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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

Y3 DCXMOT history

Y3 DCX is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 2 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

Y3 DCX black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
170,682 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 DCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 DCX was last recorded at 170,682 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 5,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,805 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,877 miles
Average per year
8,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,682 miles
  • 2025 – 164,805 miles
  • 2024 – 157,987 miles
  • 2022 – 150,062 miles
  • 2021 – 139,008 miles
  • 2020 – 127,339 miles
  • 2019 – 119,321 miles
  • 2018 – 114,070 miles
  • 2017 – 110,232 miles
  • 2016 – 101,289 miles
  • 2015 – 95,814 miles
  • 2014 – 88,282 miles
  • 2013 – 72,634 miles
  • 2012 – 55,763 miles
  • 2011 – 43,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,682 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost Arm - Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on edge of screen

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Underside Rear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,682 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    170,682 miles
    Test number
    939441244200
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost Arm - Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail170,682 miles (+5,877)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,682 miles
    Test number
    818032017633
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost Arm - Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,805 miles (+6,818)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    164,805 miles
    Test number
    679548457580
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML Light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit and Worn on Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres on Limit and Worn on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Rear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside components showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass157,987 miles (+7,925)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,987 miles
    Test number
    485999766029
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit and Worn on Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Rear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside components showing signs of corrosion

  5. Pass150,062 miles (+11,054)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,062 miles
    Test number
    875404613093
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Rear components showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside Rear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass139,008 miles (+11,669)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,008 miles
    Test number
    641590859221
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,339 miles (+8,018)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,339 miles
    Test number
    335807172387
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,321 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,321 miles
    Test number
    998744902280
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail119,321 miles (+5,251)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,321 miles
    Test number
    622177122059
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass114,070 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,070 miles
    Test number
    722333522971
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Fail114,070 miles (+3,838)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,070 miles
    Test number
    298657557376
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass110,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,232 miles
    Test number
    619261988718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,232 miles (+8,943)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,232 miles
    Test number
    333252957168
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass101,289 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,289 miles
    Test number
    153022756641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,814 miles (+7,532)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,814 miles
    Test number
    792370224231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,282 miles (+15,648)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,282 miles
    Test number
    309596904403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,634 miles (+16,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,634 miles
    Test number
    266386493492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass55,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,763 miles
    Test number
    195577902298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,763 miles (+12,272)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,763 miles
    Test number
    639557802267
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass43,491 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,491 miles
    Test number
    295224191458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,803 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,803 miles
    Test number
    368167301043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,780 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,780 miles
    Test number
    955095101016
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y3 DCX

Does Y3 DCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 DCX is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 DCX?
The MOT on Y3 DCX 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 Y3 DCX done?
Y3 DCX was recorded at 170,682 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 8,617 miles a year.
Has Y3 DCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 DCX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 DCX 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 Y3 DCX find?
Y3 DCX passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush, and 3 more.

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