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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

Y3 TLBMOT history

Y3 TLB is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 126,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

Y3 TLB black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,571 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 TLB
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
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 TLB was last recorded at 126,571 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 7,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,394 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,177 miles
Average per year
7,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,571 miles
  • 2024 – 119,394 miles
  • 2023 – 111,899 miles
  • 2022 – 102,759 miles
  • 2021 – 96,072 miles
  • 2020 – 90,332 miles
  • 2019 – 81,203 miles
  • 2018 – 74,156 miles
  • 2017 – 65,890 miles
  • 2016 – 57,426 miles
  • 2015 – 48,056 miles
  • 2014 – 41,487 miles
  • 2013 – 35,203 miles
  • 2012 – 29,261 miles
  • 2011 – 23,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,571 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine cover fitted.

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Under trays fitted.

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Front brake discs poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,571 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,571 miles
    Test number
    352627212145
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail126,571 miles (+7,177)5 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,571 miles
    Test number
    579678926063
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Cut in half (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,394 miles (+7,495)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,394 miles
    Test number
    189916632643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,899 miles (+9,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,899 miles
    Test number
    899944630404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,759 miles
    Test number
    517869537618
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,759 miles (+6,687)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,759 miles
    Test number
    979224444571
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,072 miles (+5,740)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,072 miles
    Test number
    903333090819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,332 miles (+9,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,332 miles
    Test number
    361961841089
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  9. Pass81,203 miles (+7,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,203 miles
    Test number
    815790796983
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  10. Pass74,156 miles (+8,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,156 miles
    Test number
    797684829419
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  11. Pass65,890 miles (+8,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,890 miles
    Test number
    447731688884
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  12. Pass57,426 miles (+9,370)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,426 miles
    Test number
    626338141938
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  13. Pass48,056 miles (+6,569)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,056 miles
    Test number
    129215955159
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass41,487 miles (+6,284)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,487 miles
    Test number
    466234454132
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass35,203 miles (+5,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,203 miles
    Test number
    705172163125
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges and perished

  16. Pass29,261 miles (+6,163)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,261 miles
    Test number
    828459452159
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass23,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,098 miles
    Test number
    898290161192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 TLB

Does Y3 TLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 TLB is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y3 TLB?
The MOT on Y3 TLB is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 TLB done?
Y3 TLB was recorded at 126,571 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 7,162 miles a year.
Has Y3 TLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 TLB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 TLB 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 TLB find?
Y3 TLB passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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