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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

Y5 REUMOT history

Y5 REU is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 17 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 156,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

Y5 REU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,518 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 REU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 REU was last recorded at 156,518 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 2,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,588 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,930 miles
Average per year
8,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,518 miles
  • 2025 – 153,588 miles
  • 2024 – 150,860 miles
  • 2023 – 146,337 miles
  • 2022 – 139,066 miles
  • 2021 – 133,909 miles
  • 2020 – 130,043 miles
  • 2019 – 124,424 miles
  • 2018 – 114,593 miles
  • 2017 – 101,479 miles
  • 2016 – 89,302 miles
  • 2015 – 74,594 miles
  • 2013 – 56,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,518 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,518 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,518 miles
    Test number
    339041066754
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail156,518 miles (+2,930)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,518 miles
    Test number
    797690168203
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass153,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    153,588 miles
    Test number
    859012775800
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail153,588 miles (+1)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,588 miles
    Test number
    570202049625
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail153,587 miles (+2,727)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,587 miles
    Test number
    101434124893
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  6. Pass150,860 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,860 miles
    Test number
    125137390647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail150,860 miles (+4,523)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,860 miles
    Test number
    448178323134
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass146,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,337 miles
    Test number
    878558717420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Fail146,337 miles (+7,271)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,337 miles
    Test number
    168749341483
    • MajorOffside Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass139,066 miles (+5,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,066 miles
    Test number
    592782117068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Anti roll bar also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Pass133,909 miles (+3,866)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,909 miles
    Test number
    399426654497
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  12. Pass130,043 miles (+5,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,043 miles
    Test number
    896078866112
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass124,424 miles (+9,831)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,424 miles
    Test number
    847968833873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,593 miles (+13,114)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,593 miles
    Test number
    508403460237
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush appears worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush appears worn (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass101,479 miles (+12,177)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,479 miles
    Test number
    138118174338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,302 miles (+14,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,302 miles
    Test number
    111310951040
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass74,594 miles (+18,097)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,594 miles
    Test number
    409373425085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,497 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,497 miles
    Test number
    155522223391
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWiper scratch across zone (B) of screen

Questions about Y5 REU

Does Y5 REU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 REU is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 REU?
The MOT on Y5 REU is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 REU done?
Y5 REU was recorded at 156,518 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 8,120 miles a year.
Has Y5 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 REU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 REU 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 REU find?
Y5 REU passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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