Audi logo

Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

Y5 JHWMOT history

Y5 JHW is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 11 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 113,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

Y5 JHW red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
113,412 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,137 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y5 JHW in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 JHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 JHW was last recorded at 113,412 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 3,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,451 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,961 miles
Average per year
6,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,412 miles
  • 2025 – 109,451 miles
  • 2024 – 104,675 miles
  • 2023 – 100,670 miles
  • 2022 – 91,434 miles
  • 2021 – 86,226 miles
  • 2020 – 82,097 miles
  • 2019 – 78,174 miles
  • 2018 – 70,494 miles
  • 2017 – 63,032 miles
  • 2016 – 57,245 miles
  • 2015 – 51,719 miles
  • 2014 – 39,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,412 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including corresponding component/attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,412 miles (+3,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    113,412 miles
    Test number
    597085717221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including corresponding component/attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,451 miles (+4,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,451 miles
    Test number
    284932224428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,675 miles (+4,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,675 miles
    Test number
    167393196751
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,670 miles (+9,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,670 miles
    Test number
    906447751157
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,434 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,434 miles
    Test number
    864186915466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,226 miles (+4,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,226 miles
    Test number
    551991384940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass82,097 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,097 miles
    Test number
    463437299696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,174 miles
    Test number
    821392690695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,174 miles (+7,680)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,174 miles
    Test number
    875973100246
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass70,494 miles (+7,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,494 miles
    Test number
    512938607702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass63,032 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,032 miles
    Test number
    858758790784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,245 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,245 miles
    Test number
    585098379538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    120786535393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,719 miles (+12,205)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    652145915600
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass39,514 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,514 miles
    Test number
    798217394107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about Y5 JHW

Does Y5 JHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 JHW is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 JHW?
The MOT on Y5 JHW is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 JHW done?
Y5 JHW was recorded at 113,412 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,137 miles a year.
Has Y5 JHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 JHW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on Y5 JHW 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 Y5 JHW find?
Y5 JHW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y5J registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.