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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

Y4 YUPMOT history

Y4 YUP is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 9 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

Y4 YUP black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,437 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 YUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 YUP was last recorded at 145,437 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,437 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,437 miles
  • 2025 – 139,323 miles
  • 2024 – 129,166 miles
  • 2023 – 119,874 miles
  • 2022 – 112,679 miles
  • 2021 – 106,660 miles
  • 2020 – 102,875 miles
  • 2019 – 89,132 miles
  • 2018 – 84,807 miles
  • 2017 – 70,278 miles
  • 2016 – 65,659 miles
  • 2015 – 58,949 miles
  • 2014 – 43,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,437 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,437 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,437 miles
    Test number
    667452857486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail145,437 miles (+6,114)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,437 miles
    Test number
    950984493357
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass139,323 miles (+10,157)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,323 miles
    Test number
    209379873736
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass129,166 miles (+9,292)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,166 miles
    Test number
    978532285157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass119,874 miles (+7,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,874 miles
    Test number
    598783772769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass112,679 miles (+6,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    710009437986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner out outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass106,660 miles (+3,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,660 miles
    Test number
    882828958879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass102,875 miles (+402)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,875 miles
    Test number
    563110542245
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail102,473 miles (+13,341)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,473 miles
    Test number
    360055089873
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass89,132 miles (+4,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,132 miles
    Test number
    771186276812
    • AdvisorySmall crack screen
  11. Pass84,807 miles (+14,529)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    443358825448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass70,278 miles (+4,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,278 miles
    Test number
    755058068206
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  13. Pass65,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,659 miles
    Test number
    801073727298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,659 miles (+6,710)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,659 miles
    Test number
    647163477504
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass58,949 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,949 miles
    Test number
    738525075066
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs wearing thin
    • NoteNearside front brake juddering
  16. Fail58,949 miles (+15,585)1 failure6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,949 miles
    Test number
    396195175048
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs wearing thin
    • NoteNearside front brake juddering
  17. Pass43,364 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,364 miles
    Test number
    855991344033
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low tread
    • NoteRear pads very low

Questions about Y4 YUP

Does Y4 YUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 YUP is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 YUP?
The MOT on Y4 YUP is valid until 16 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 YUP done?
Y4 YUP was recorded at 145,437 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 8,439 miles a year.
Has Y4 YUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 YUP has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 YUP 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 YUP find?
Y4 YUP passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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