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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y891 RLHMOT history

Y891 RLH is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

Y891 RLH black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
86,188 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y891 RLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y891 RLH was last recorded at 86,188 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 3,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,489 miles · 15 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,699 miles
Average per year
3,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,188 miles
  • 2024 – 82,489 miles
  • 2023 – 78,789 miles
  • 2022 – 75,129 miles
  • 2021 – 65,057 miles
  • 2019 – 59,214 miles
  • 2017 – 56,746 miles
  • 2016 – 49,313 miles
  • 2015 – 42,581 miles
  • 2014 – 41,331 miles
  • 2013 – 39,056 miles
  • 2012 – 36,542 miles
  • 2011 – 34,682 miles
  • 2010 – 31,993 miles
  • 2009 – 29,409 miles
  • 2008 – 25,580 miles
  • 2007 – 22,188 miles
  • 2006 – 16,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,188 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,188 miles (+3,699)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,188 miles
    Test number
    929864309958
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Pass82,489 miles (+3,700)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,489 miles
    Test number
    885040170122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass78,789 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,789 miles
    Test number
    637629080540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,646 miles (+3,517)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,646 miles
    Test number
    825112073146
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both, no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass75,129 miles (+10,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,129 miles
    Test number
    645828668386
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm rear bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass65,057 miles (+5,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,057 miles
    Test number
    838293648155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass59,214 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,214 miles
    Test number
    250308196756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail59,213 miles (+1,642)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,213 miles
    Test number
    222696905452
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass57,571 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,571 miles
    Test number
    289489275044
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail57,570 miles (+824)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,570 miles
    Test number
    764713329789
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,746 miles
    Test number
    336832716047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,746 miles (+529)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,746 miles
    Test number
    763025641521
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

  13. Fail56,217 miles (+6,904)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,217 miles
    Test number
    617258297548
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass49,313 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,313 miles
    Test number
    911167141935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUneven idle on fast idle test

  15. Fail49,313 miles (+6,732)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,313 miles
    Test number
    499854641066
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUneven idle on fast idle test

  16. Pass42,581 miles (+1,250)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,581 miles
    Test number
    685107015142
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light
    • NoteSlight lip and wear to front brake discs

  17. Pass41,331 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,331 miles
    Test number
    219980434143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,056 miles (+2,514)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,056 miles
    Test number
    378487833146
    • NoteBoth wipers split
    • NoteBrake pedal soft
    • NoteEng / man / light on
    • NoteOil level low

  19. Pass36,542 miles (+1,860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,542 miles
    Test number
    416301202173
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Pass34,682 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,682 miles
    Test number
    187069201165
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteEngine oil over filled
    • NoteEngine surging during cat test & revs erratic
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2mm
    • NoteRear brake discs scored & corroded

  21. Fail34,682 miles (+2,689)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,682 miles
    Test number
    728169801143
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteEngine oil over filled
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2mm
    • NoteRear brake discs scored & corroded

  22. Pass31,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,993 miles
    Test number
    460620220172
    • 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)

  23. Fail31,993 miles (+2,584)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,993 miles
    Test number
    752280020136
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)

  24. Pass29,409 miles (+3,829)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,409 miles
    Test number
    254907819483
    • NoteO/s/r spring corroded
    • NoteO/s/r wheel slightly binding
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

  25. Pass25,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,580 miles
    Test number
    240230628160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,580 miles (+3,392)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,580 miles
    Test number
    650609518172
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass22,188 miles (+5,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,188 miles
    Test number
    204025717163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass16,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,326 miles
    Test number
    604270336104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y891 RLH

Does Y891 RLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y891 RLH expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y891 RLH?
The MOT on Y891 RLH expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y891 RLH done?
Y891 RLH was recorded at 86,188 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 3,738 miles a year.
Has Y891 RLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y891 RLH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y891 RLH 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 Y891 RLH find?
Y891 RLH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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