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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

Y3 GDGMOT history

Y3 GDG is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

Y3 GDG black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
140,710 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 GDG
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
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 GDG was last recorded at 140,710 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,704 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,710 miles
  • 2025 – 137,993 miles
  • 2024 – 132,420 miles
  • 2023 – 123,786 miles
  • 2022 – 119,935 miles
  • 2021 – 117,034 miles
  • 2020 – 112,767 miles
  • 2019 – 105,137 miles
  • 2018 – 95,154 miles
  • 2017 – 83,962 miles
  • 2016 – 81,064 miles
  • 2015 – 74,877 miles
  • 2014 – 68,056 miles
  • 2013 – 60,765 miles
  • 2012 – 53,001 miles
  • 2011 – 37,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,710 miles
  • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES SPLIT CRACKED AND PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALLS 225/45/17Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,710 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    140,710 miles
    Test number
    315290223379
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES SPLIT CRACKED AND PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALLS 225/45/17
  2. Fail140,704 miles (+2,711)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,704 miles
    Test number
    962015438411
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES SPLIT CRACKED AND PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALLS 225/45/17
  3. Pass137,993 miles (+5,573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    137,993 miles
    Test number
    702271271955
    • AdvisoryBRAKE BIND TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL/BRAKE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS 225/45/17 PIRELLI (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
  4. Pass132,420 miles (+64)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    132,420 miles
    Test number
    478262218411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Fail132,356 miles (+8,570)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,356 miles
    Test number
    501870634264
    • 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass123,786 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,786 miles
    Test number
    531458317836
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail123,775 miles (+3,840)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,775 miles
    Test number
    822161769929
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass119,935 miles (+2,901)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,935 miles
    Test number
    252777235000
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass117,034 miles (+4,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,034 miles
    Test number
    682877703192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished
  10. Pass112,767 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,767 miles
    Test number
    394989419947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,137 miles (+9,983)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,137 miles
    Test number
    237243774586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,154 miles (+11,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    666152302146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass83,962 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    382901414893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,064 miles
    Test number
    552770474135
    • AdvisoryFront screen cracked out of drivers view
  15. Fail81,064 miles (+6,187)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,064 miles
    Test number
    417899880185
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter housing area (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront screen cracked out of drivers view
  16. Pass74,877 miles (+6,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,877 miles
    Test number
    289574760189
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked (secure & can read ok)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  17. Pass68,056 miles (+7,291)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,056 miles
    Test number
    559280314212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,765 miles (+7,764)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,765 miles
    Test number
    826441513204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,001 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,001 miles
    Test number
    436306512288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,595 miles (+15,245)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,595 miles
    Test number
    955648892110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm
    • NoteO/s/r stone guard loose
    • NoteWindscreen lightly chipped
  21. Pass37,350 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,350 miles
    Test number
    535571201250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y3 GDG

Does Y3 GDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 GDG is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 GDG?
The MOT on Y3 GDG is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 GDG done?
Y3 GDG was recorded at 140,710 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 6,942 miles a year.
Has Y3 GDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 GDG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 GDG 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 GDG find?
Y3 GDG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: both rear tyres split cracked and perished on outer sidewalls 225/45/17.

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