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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

Y7 RGKMOT history

Y7 RGK is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2025.

Y7 RGK black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,743 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 RGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 RGK was last recorded at 158,743 miles on 20 Sept 2025, 9,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,619 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,124 miles
Average per year
8,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,743 miles
  • 2024 – 149,619 miles
  • 2023 – 143,192 miles
  • 2022 – 136,144 miles
  • 2021 – 120,806 miles
  • 2020 – 107,986 miles
  • 2019 – 92,123 miles
  • 2018 – 85,421 miles
  • 2017 – 77,524 miles
  • 2016 – 67,763 miles
  • 2015 – 64,631 miles
  • 2014 – 60,904 miles
  • 2013 – 55,211 miles
  • 2012 – 47,711 miles
  • 2011 – 40,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,743 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,743 miles
    Test number
    178702847349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail158,743 miles (+9,124)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,743 miles
    Test number
    874056114521
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass149,619 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,619 miles
    Test number
    826930170840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,618 miles (+6,426)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,618 miles
    Test number
    496959484778
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass143,192 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    143,192 miles
    Test number
    357762139205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail143,186 miles (+7,042)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,186 miles
    Test number
    359278524764
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass136,144 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,144 miles
    Test number
    949233345471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,135 miles (+15,329)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,135 miles
    Test number
    306265223577
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass120,806 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,806 miles
    Test number
    739384461227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,448 miles (+12,462)4 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,448 miles
    Test number
    797655957020
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass107,986 miles (+15,863)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    107,986 miles
    Test number
    853914097918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,123 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    92,123 miles
    Test number
    319827999872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,421 miles (+7,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,421 miles
    Test number
    105010267053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass77,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,524 miles
    Test number
    559625199698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,524 miles (+9,761)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,524 miles
    Test number
    729618575277
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre very deep cut in outter sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre damaged on outter sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads low
    • AdvisoryAll four brake disc,s lipped
  16. Pass67,763 miles (+3,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,763 miles
    Test number
    131292746917
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads cracking
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre tread cracking
  17. Pass64,631 miles (+3,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,631 miles
    Test number
    338638515275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass60,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,904 miles
    Test number
    348848424348
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail60,904 miles (+5,693)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,904 miles
    Test number
    379258824376
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail55,211 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,211 miles
    Test number
    399563823309
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass55,211 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,211 miles
    Test number
    637473323327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,711 miles (+7,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    888872612305
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass40,447 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,447 miles
    Test number
    467493631498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y7 RGK

Does Y7 RGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y7 RGK expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y7 RGK?
The MOT on Y7 RGK expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y7 RGK done?
Y7 RGK was recorded at 158,743 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2025, an average of 8,566 miles a year.
Has Y7 RGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 RGK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 RGK 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 Y7 RGK find?
Y7 RGK passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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