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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y881 WBTMOT history

Y881 WBT is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 16 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2022.

Y881 WBT blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2023
Mileage
173,484 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y881 WBT
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
16 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y881 WBT was last recorded at 173,484 miles on 18 Oct 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,481 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,484 miles
  • 2021 – 171,341 miles
  • 2020 – 169,788 miles
  • 2019 – 166,326 miles
  • 2018 – 160,037 miles
  • 2017 – 154,556 miles
  • 2016 – 147,595 miles
  • 2015 – 138,145 miles
  • 2014 – 130,432 miles
  • 2013 – 121,772 miles
  • 2012 – 114,036 miles
  • 2011 – 107,154 miles
  • 2010 – 98,156 miles
  • 2009 – 89,543 miles
  • 2008 – 80,413 miles
  • 2007 – 72,918 miles
  • 2006 – 64,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,484 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe covered in grease
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,484 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,484 miles
    Test number
    678665568263
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe covered in grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,481 miles (+2,140)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,481 miles
    Test number
    163651408996
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,341 miles (+1,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    171,341 miles
    Test number
    895850083152
    • AdvisoryFront Both coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS ns (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass169,788 miles (+3,462)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,788 miles
    Test number
    164623601670
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal underneath all over

  5. Pass166,326 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,326 miles
    Test number
    292243316792
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail166,326 miles (+6,289)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,326 miles
    Test number
    155470526311
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass160,037 miles (+17)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    160,037 miles
    Test number
    586949426074
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail160,020 miles (+5,464)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,020 miles
    Test number
    946443520847
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass154,556 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    154,556 miles
    Test number
    853373533233
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail154,551 miles (+6,956)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,551 miles
    Test number
    795173273512
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking burst on brake test (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass147,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    147,595 miles
    Test number
    802532786230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,595 miles (+9,450)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,595 miles
    Test number
    302331965460
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass138,145 miles (+6)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    138,145 miles
    Test number
    497075375115
    • NoteCorrosion to front to rear and rear brake pipes.
    • NoteCorrosion to sills.
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail138,139 miles (+7,707)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,139 miles
    Test number
    387013865159
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion to front to rear and rear brake pipes.
    • NoteCorrosion to sills.
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass130,432 miles (+178)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,432 miles
    Test number
    268677164478
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear indicators slightly disscoloured

  16. Fail130,254 miles (+8,482)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,254 miles
    Test number
    296496554484
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear indicators slightly disscoloured

  17. Pass121,772 miles (+7,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    121,772 miles
    Test number
    585051963156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass114,036 miles (+6,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    114,036 miles
    Test number
    859692252109
    • 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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass107,154 miles (+53)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    107,154 miles
    Test number
    948594751101
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount corroded
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  20. Fail107,101 miles (+8,945)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    177751051145
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount corroded
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  21. Pass98,156 miles (+8,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,156 miles
    Test number
    493071460132
    • NoteNearside hand brake requires attention.

  22. Pass89,543 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,543 miles
    Test number
    193879269127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,510 miles (+9,097)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,510 miles
    Test number
    103798769181
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  24. Pass80,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,413 miles
    Test number
    803400578111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,413 miles (+7,495)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,413 miles
    Test number
    200150078487
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  26. Pass72,918 miles (+8,684)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,918 miles
    Test number
    282397977103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    313544096179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y881 WBT

Does Y881 WBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y881 WBT expired on 17 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y881 WBT?
The MOT on Y881 WBT expired on 17 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y881 WBT done?
Y881 WBT was recorded at 173,484 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2022, an average of 6,717 miles a year.
Has Y881 WBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y881 WBT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y881 WBT 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 Y881 WBT find?
Y881 WBT passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: all suspension components corroded; nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease; oil leak, but not excessive.

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