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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

Y4 BULMOT history

Y4 BUL is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 2 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

Y4 BUL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,358 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 BUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 BUL was last recorded at 160,358 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 7,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,241 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,117 miles
Average per year
8,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,358 miles
  • 2024 – 153,241 miles
  • 2023 – 144,948 miles
  • 2021 – 121,804 miles
  • 2019 – 109,920 miles
  • 2017 – 81,944 miles
  • 2015 – 74,264 miles
  • 2014 – 62,901 miles
  • 2013 – 42,783 miles
  • 2011 – 33,336 miles
  • 2010 – 28,100 miles
  • 2009 – 24,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,358 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,358 miles (+7,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,358 miles
    Test number
    152622180643
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass153,241 miles (+8,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,241 miles
    Test number
    623505930845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass144,948 miles (+12,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,948 miles
    Test number
    780827907307
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body rust
  4. Pass132,320 miles (+10,516)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,320 miles
    Test number
    737980297910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,804 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,804 miles
    Test number
    299672623453
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail121,799 miles (+5,174)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,799 miles
    Test number
    898452640460
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass116,625 miles (+6,705)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,625 miles
    Test number
    342183494824
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass109,920 miles (+9,143)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,920 miles
    Test number
    782262489295
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass100,777 miles (+18,833)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,777 miles
    Test number
    579687547598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass81,944 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,944 miles
    Test number
    218463142232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,843 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,843 miles
    Test number
    719115259053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,264 miles (+11,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,264 miles
    Test number
    602976672320
    • 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)
  13. Pass62,901 miles (+10,847)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,901 miles
    Test number
    877693444330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn.
  14. Pass52,054 miles (+9,271)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,054 miles
    Test number
    188382004440
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass42,783 miles (+9,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,783 miles
    Test number
    126752603482
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass33,336 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,336 miles
    Test number
    477659031400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,100 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,100 miles
    Test number
    862242940300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,840 miles
    Test number
    422291449492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 BUL

Does Y4 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 BUL is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 BUL?
The MOT on Y4 BUL is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 BUL done?
Y4 BUL was recorded at 160,358 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 8,458 miles a year.
Has Y4 BUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 BUL has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y4 BUL 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 Y4 BUL find?
Y4 BUL passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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