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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y866 GBDMOT history

Y866 GBD is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

Y866 GBD blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2025
Mileage
147,737 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y866 GBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y866 GBD was last recorded at 147,737 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 3,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,693 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,044 miles
Average per year
5,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,737 miles
  • 2023 – 144,693 miles
  • 2022 – 138,388 miles
  • 2021 – 132,678 miles
  • 2019 – 128,609 miles
  • 2018 – 118,598 miles
  • 2017 – 109,156 miles
  • 2016 – 103,579 miles
  • 2015 – 97,314 miles
  • 2014 – 89,695 miles
  • 2013 – 89,481 miles
  • 2012 – 83,372 miles
  • 2011 – 76,779 miles
  • 2010 – 72,250 miles
  • 2009 – 67,834 miles
  • 2008 – 55,531 miles
  • 2007 – 51,367 miles
  • 2006 – 47,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,737 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,737 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    147,737 miles
    Test number
    839475823890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,693 miles (+6,305)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,693 miles
    Test number
    986529213036
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,388 miles (+5,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,388 miles
    Test number
    286198035839
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,678 miles (+4,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,678 miles
    Test number
    693104312809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass128,609 miles (+88)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,609 miles
    Test number
    286629609611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Fail128,521 miles (+9,923)1 dangerous10 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,521 miles
    Test number
    464641726783
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edge slightly
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  7. Pass118,598 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,598 miles
    Test number
    599070741532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail118,598 miles (+9,442)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,598 miles
    Test number
    340590674080
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass109,156 miles (+5,577)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,156 miles
    Test number
    728692801539
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass103,579 miles (+6,265)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    300265500586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,314 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,314 miles
    Test number
    197204235007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail97,232 miles (+7,537)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    195606425459
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

  13. Pass89,695 miles (+22)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,695 miles
    Test number
    759110934054
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv gaitor split
    • NoteN/s/f strut top has slight play
    • NoteOil leaks

  14. Fail89,673 miles (+192)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,673 miles
    Test number
    438834624051
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv gaitor split
    • NoteN/s/f strut top has slight play
    • NoteOil leaks

  15. Fail89,481 miles (+6,109)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,481 miles
    Test number
    446392853369
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot split
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight play nearside front stut top

  16. Pass83,372 miles (+6,593)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    83,372 miles
    Test number
    797569452343
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass76,779 miles (+4,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,779 miles
    Test number
    418627241425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass72,250 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    364910950366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear link for headlamp adjustment broken

  19. Fail72,250 miles (+4,416)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    893457240387
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear link for headlamp adjustment broken

  20. Pass67,834 miles (+12,303)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,834 miles
    Test number
    484516459374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,531 miles (+453)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,531 miles
    Test number
    961474458378
    • DangerousBoth front tyres bald on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail55,078 miles (+3,711)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,078 miles
    Test number
    931006348314
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside headlamp seems to be set for continental driving.

  23. Pass51,367 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    764722937379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,319 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,319 miles
    Test number
    813653646361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y866 GBD

Does Y866 GBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y866 GBD expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y866 GBD?
The MOT on Y866 GBD expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y866 GBD done?
Y866 GBD was recorded at 147,737 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 5,836 miles a year.
Has Y866 GBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y866 GBD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on Y866 GBD 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 Y866 GBD find?
Y866 GBD passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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