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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

Y3 EOWMOT history

Y3 EOW is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

Y3 EOW red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
155,956 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 EOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 EOW was last recorded at 155,956 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 6,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,583 miles · 28 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,373 miles
Average per year
6,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,956 miles
  • 2023 – 149,583 miles
  • 2022 – 145,445 miles
  • 2021 – 137,739 miles
  • 2020 – 128,583 miles
  • 2019 – 117,582 miles
  • 2018 – 106,964 miles
  • 2017 – 96,277 miles
  • 2016 – 80,433 miles
  • 2015 – 67,457 miles
  • 2014 – 62,741 miles
  • 2013 – 62,097 miles
  • 2012 – 59,634 miles
  • 2011 – 55,777 miles
  • 2010 – 50,903 miles
  • 2009 – 45,646 miles
  • 2008 – 38,387 miles
  • 2007 – 32,251 miles
  • 2006 – 26,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower arms to ball joint bolts secure but fitted upside down and o/s/front
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPark brake effort only just met

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,956 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    155,956 miles
    Test number
    383327915285
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower arms to ball joint bolts secure but fitted upside down and o/s/front
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort only just met

  2. Fail155,956 miles (+6,373)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,956 miles
    Test number
    969318500755
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure carnt be tilted to gain access to rear seats, handle missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower arms to ball joint bolts secure but fitted upside down and o/s/front
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort only just met

  3. Pass149,583 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,583 miles
    Test number
    559856489852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,445 miles (+7,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,445 miles
    Test number
    695215126892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass137,739 miles (+9,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,739 miles
    Test number
    416331759827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyres sidewall cut

  6. Pass128,583 miles (+11,001)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,583 miles
    Test number
    471994376255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,582 miles (+10,618)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,582 miles
    Test number
    878110467743
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass106,964 miles (+10,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,964 miles
    Test number
    398194153346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,277 miles (+15,844)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,277 miles
    Test number
    453341311371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,433 miles (+12,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,433 miles
    Test number
    164802820074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass67,457 miles (+4,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,457 miles
    Test number
    364992984741
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside front seatbelt stalk casing missing

  12. Pass62,741 miles (+644)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,741 miles
    Test number
    738889464212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOs outer cv boot weaping at band
    • NoteTape on vacum pipe under bonnet

  13. Pass62,097 miles (+4)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,097 miles
    Test number
    498513673204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly pitted inner faces
    • NoteRepair?? os outer cv boot
    • NoteTape reapir rear bumper

  14. Fail62,093 miles (+2,459)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    969022363220
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly pitted inner faces

  15. Pass59,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,634 miles
    Test number
    329786852228
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail59,634 miles (+3,857)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,634 miles
    Test number
    908086452284
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass55,777 miles (+4,874)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,777 miles
    Test number
    857007251241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    390654350225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,903 miles (+5,257)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    801174350238
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass45,646 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,646 miles
    Test number
    384534459287
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail45,645 miles (+7,258)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,645 miles
    Test number
    961113659250
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr tyres has puncture

  22. Pass38,387 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,387 miles
    Test number
    504278048293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,251 miles (+6,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,251 miles
    Test number
    354652648263
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass32,251 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,251 miles
    Test number
    913837627239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,336 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,336 miles
    Test number
    384885336424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y3 EOW

Does Y3 EOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y3 EOW expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y3 EOW?
The MOT on Y3 EOW expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y3 EOW done?
Y3 EOW was recorded at 155,956 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 6,874 miles a year.
Has Y3 EOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 EOW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 EOW 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 EOW find?
Y3 EOW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front lower arms to ball joint bolts secure but fitted upside down and o/s/front; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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