Audi A3
Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
Y4 YLEMOT history
Y4 YLE is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,160 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 95,160 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,074 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y4 YLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y4 YLE was last recorded at 95,160 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 5,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,654 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,506 miles
- Average per year
- 4,074 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,160 miles
- 2025 – 89,654 miles
- 2024 – 84,471 miles
- 2023 – 79,389 miles
- 2022 – 73,038 miles
- 2021 – 69,446 miles
- 2020 – 66,378 miles
- 2019 – 62,697 miles
- 2018 – 58,921 miles
- 2017 – 56,365 miles
- 2016 – 54,032 miles
- 2015 – 49,634 miles
- 2014 – 45,292 miles
- 2013 – 41,245 miles
- 2012 – 37,499 miles
- 2011 – 32,974 miles
- 2010 – 28,666 miles
- 2009 – 25,015 miles
- 2008 – 21,322 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,160 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front sill damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Under body slight corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,160 miles (+5,506)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 95,160 miles
- Test number
- 556993226850
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,654 miles (+5,183)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 89,654 miles
- Test number
- 991702793238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,471 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 84,471 miles
- Test number
- 564375232511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,470 miles (+5,081)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,470 miles
- Test number
- 778405793509
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass79,389 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 79,389 miles
- Test number
- 523755514193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,387 miles (+6,349)4 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,387 miles
- Test number
- 895874250060
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,038 miles (+3,592)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 73,038 miles
- Test number
- 589724163931
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,446 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 69,446 miles
- Test number
- 229228857724
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged
- AdvisoryUnder body slight corrosion
Fail69,435 miles (+3,057)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,435 miles
- Test number
- 817277009564
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnder body slight corrosion
Pass66,378 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 66,378 miles
- Test number
- 294447021508
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail66,375 miles (+3,678)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,375 miles
- Test number
- 704913208707
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass62,697 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 62,697 miles
- Test number
- 142185250660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,683 miles (+3,762)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,683 miles
- Test number
- 636003274935
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring not located correctly
Pass58,921 miles (+2,556)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 58,921 miles
- Test number
- 317489634522
- 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)
Pass56,365 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 56,365 miles
- Test number
- 958027726538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,356 miles (+2,324)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,356 miles
- Test number
- 216796866889
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass54,032 miles (+4,398)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 54,032 miles
- Test number
- 338370603795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,634 miles (+4,342)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 49,634 miles
- Test number
- 329753925007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,292 miles (+4,047)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 45,292 miles
- Test number
- 939212624099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,245 miles (+3,746)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 41,245 miles
- Test number
- 949965113029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,499 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 37,499 miles
- Test number
- 585010122073
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail37,492 miles (+4,518)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,492 miles
- Test number
- 519017212035
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,974 miles (+4,308)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 32,974 miles
- Test number
- 206018121050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,666 miles (+3,651)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 28,666 miles
- Test number
- 281286020012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,015 miles (+3,693)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 25,015 miles
- Test number
- 334473029014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,322 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 21,322 miles
- Test number
- 163294428092
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about Y4 YLE
- Does Y4 YLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 YLE is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y4 YLE?
- The MOT on Y4 YLE is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y4 YLE done?
- Y4 YLE was recorded at 95,160 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,074 miles a year.
- Has Y4 YLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y4 YLE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y4 YLE 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 YLE find?
- Y4 YLE passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush, and 6 more.
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