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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

Y5 RDWMOT history

Y5 RDW is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

Y5 RDW silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,542 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 RDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 RDW was last recorded at 144,542 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 4,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,148 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,394 miles
Average per year
7,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,542 miles
  • 2025 – 140,148 miles
  • 2024 – 134,493 miles
  • 2023 – 129,385 miles
  • 2022 – 124,682 miles
  • 2021 – 117,937 miles
  • 2020 – 111,471 miles
  • 2019 – 105,160 miles
  • 2018 – 94,068 miles
  • 2017 – 84,244 miles
  • 2016 – 74,764 miles
  • 2015 – 67,475 miles
  • 2014 – 61,365 miles
  • 2013 – 42,327 miles
  • 2012 – 36,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,542 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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 Suspension general corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,542 miles (+4,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,542 miles
    Test number
    764185880548
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,148 miles
    Test number
    233813510615
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension general corrosion

  3. Fail140,146 miles (+5,653)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,146 miles
    Test number
    525209048074
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension general corrosion

  4. Pass134,493 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,493 miles
    Test number
    995181146284
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension general corrosion

  5. Fail134,491 miles (+5,106)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,491 miles
    Test number
    679319442454
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension general corrosion

  6. Pass129,385 miles (+4,703)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,385 miles
    Test number
    482042477273
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,682 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,682 miles
    Test number
    534714226486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,937 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,937 miles
    Test number
    672798540741
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 10yrs old
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  9. Fail117,936 miles (+6,465)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,936 miles
    Test number
    236201243366
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 10yrs old
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  10. Pass111,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,471 miles
    Test number
    958772798378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail111,471 miles (+6,311)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,471 miles
    Test number
    942144489665
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass105,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,160 miles
    Test number
    272589352861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Fail105,159 miles (+11,091)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,159 miles
    Test number
    475267539291
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass94,068 miles (+9,824)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    661619563076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,244 miles (+9,480)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,244 miles
    Test number
    221452107839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,764 miles
    Test number
    385960477098
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean for printout

  17. Fail74,764 miles (+7,289)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,764 miles
    Test number
    723621427426
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean for printout

  18. Pass67,475 miles (+6,110)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,475 miles
    Test number
    229361035278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,365 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,365 miles
    Test number
    158210934210
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass61,365 miles (+19,038)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,365 miles
    Test number
    257020534233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,327 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,327 miles
    Test number
    295371743207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,103 miles
    Test number
    278399872245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 RDW

Does Y5 RDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 RDW is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 RDW?
The MOT on Y5 RDW is valid until 28 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 RDW done?
Y5 RDW was recorded at 144,542 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 7,811 miles a year.
Has Y5 RDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 RDW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 RDW 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 RDW find?
Y5 RDW passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; general corrosion to suspension; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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