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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y878 NWLMOT history

Y878 NWL is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 97,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

Y878 NWL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,367 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 NWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 NWL was last recorded at 97,367 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,252 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
3,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,367 miles
  • 2025 – 92,509 miles
  • 2024 – 88,394 miles
  • 2023 – 80,193 miles
  • 2022 – 75,146 miles
  • 2021 – 69,859 miles
  • 2019 – 67,336 miles
  • 2018 – 63,539 miles
  • 2017 – 57,441 miles
  • 2016 – 55,568 miles
  • 2015 – 45,701 miles
  • 2014 – 41,313 miles
  • 2013 – 35,740 miles
  • 2012 – 32,620 miles
  • 2011 – 30,714 miles
  • 2010 – 27,560 miles
  • 2009 – 25,126 miles
  • 2008 – 22,298 miles
  • 2007 – 19,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,367 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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,367 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,367 miles
    Test number
    523131209503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,252 miles (+4,743)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,252 miles
    Test number
    349063114603
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system from hose to ridged pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,509 miles (+4,115)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    92,509 miles
    Test number
    654867471501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,394 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    566799232469
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVISE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe union (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail88,394 miles (+8,201)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    539383675508
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVISE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe union (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass80,193 miles (+5,047)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,193 miles
    Test number
    510553335864
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass75,146 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,146 miles
    Test number
    713450435619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,142 miles (+1,374)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,142 miles
    Test number
    585730975047
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner tie rod has play

  9. Pass73,768 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,768 miles
    Test number
    650210559379
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail73,768 miles (+3,909)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,768 miles
    Test number
    854292966643
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect requires polishing ? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass69,859 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,859 miles
    Test number
    540122766973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  12. Fail69,859 miles (+2,523)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,859 miles
    Test number
    254046783852
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  13. Pass67,336 miles (+3,797)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,336 miles
    Test number
    275171891447
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass63,539 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,539 miles
    Test number
    140163581108
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail63,539 miles (+6,098)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,539 miles
    Test number
    490743328626
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass57,441 miles (+1,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,441 miles
    Test number
    822176582074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass55,568 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,568 miles
    Test number
    336033547585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,513 miles (+9,812)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,513 miles
    Test number
    346614302335
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective warning light permanently illuminated (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs in very poor condition on inner faces.

  19. Pass45,701 miles (+4,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,701 miles
    Test number
    235064795467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass41,313 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,313 miles
    Test number
    567686794141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,740 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,740 miles
    Test number
    907282143196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,738 miles (+3,118)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,738 miles
    Test number
    539131643188
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass32,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,620 miles
    Test number
    545428332187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail32,620 miles (+1,906)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,620 miles
    Test number
    918098732193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass30,714 miles (+3,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,714 miles
    Test number
    805565941160
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass27,560 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,560 miles
    Test number
    733890440130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,126 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,126 miles
    Test number
    271311049125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,298 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,298 miles
    Test number
    982372148178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail22,287 miles (+2,327)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,287 miles
    Test number
    154338528168
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

  30. Pass19,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,960 miles
    Test number
    460681367070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 NWL

Does Y878 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 NWL is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 NWL?
The MOT on Y878 NWL is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 NWL done?
Y878 NWL was recorded at 97,367 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,983 miles a year.
Has Y878 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 NWL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y878 NWL 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 NWL find?
Y878 NWL passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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