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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y878 NFCMOT history

Y878 NFC is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 171,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

Y878 NFC silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
171,018 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 NFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 NFC was last recorded at 171,018 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 2,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,055 miles · 17 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,963 miles
Average per year
7,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,018 miles
  • 2022 – 168,055 miles
  • 2021 – 162,829 miles
  • 2020 – 160,014 miles
  • 2019 – 154,209 miles
  • 2018 – 153,329 miles
  • 2017 – 150,748 miles
  • 2016 – 148,611 miles
  • 2015 – 146,453 miles
  • 2014 – 142,604 miles
  • 2013 – 138,985 miles
  • 2012 – 129,296 miles
  • 2011 – 116,391 miles
  • 2010 – 104,686 miles
  • 2009 – 88,187 miles
  • 2008 – 76,226 miles
  • 2007 – 60,730 miles
  • 2006 – 47,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,018 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,018 miles (+2,963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    171,018 miles
    Test number
    332864734064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass168,055 miles (+5,226)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,055 miles
    Test number
    746784063148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass162,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,829 miles
    Test number
    161815556495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail162,829 miles (+2,815)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,829 miles
    Test number
    545900780044
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass160,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,014 miles
    Test number
    666735392278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail160,014 miles (+5,805)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,014 miles
    Test number
    709405105586
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass154,209 miles (+880)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,209 miles
    Test number
    733649799799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass153,329 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    153,329 miles
    Test number
    655716155221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front upper suspension bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre side wall has slight damage

  9. Fail153,313 miles (+2,565)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,313 miles
    Test number
    992398885942
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front upper suspension bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre side wall has slight damage

  10. Pass150,748 miles (+2,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    150,748 miles
    Test number
    526247477026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass148,611 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    148,611 miles
    Test number
    450404226500
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisorySteering sounds noisey no play apparent

  12. Fail148,609 miles (+2,156)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,609 miles
    Test number
    315458529004
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisorySteering sounds noisey no play apparent

  13. Pass146,453 miles (+3,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    146,453 miles
    Test number
    210965202948
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass142,604 miles (+3,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    142,604 miles
    Test number
    359486004230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail138,985 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,985 miles
    Test number
    215802013239
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass138,985 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    138,985 miles
    Test number
    395952713406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    129,296 miles
    Test number
    899506282184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail129,296 miles (+853)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,296 miles
    Test number
    295136282105
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail128,443 miles (+12,052)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,443 miles
    Test number
    318268962157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteHigh level brake light has one bulb failed

  20. Pass116,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    116,391 miles
    Test number
    285099381115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail116,391 miles (+11,705)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,391 miles
    Test number
    399259481105
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass104,686 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    104,686 miles
    Test number
    471918380135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,137 miles (+15,950)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,137 miles
    Test number
    440563670135
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Fail88,187 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    174443759189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass88,187 miles (+11,961)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    644213659185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,226 miles
    Test number
    483437998175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,226 miles (+15,496)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,226 miles
    Test number
    463057798199
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Fail60,730 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    394753267147
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate ok. starting to deteriate.

  29. Pass60,730 miles (+13,539)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    422573267114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate ok. starting to deteriate.

  30. Pass47,191 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,191 miles
    Test number
    271199686412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y878 NFC

Does Y878 NFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 NFC expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 NFC?
The MOT on Y878 NFC expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 NFC done?
Y878 NFC was recorded at 171,018 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 7,019 miles a year.
Has Y878 NFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 NFC has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y878 NFC 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 Y878 NFC find?
Y878 NFC passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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