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Audi Q3

Brown · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

Y8 EMCMOT history

Y8 EMC is a brown petrol Audi Q3 first used on 6 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

Y8 EMC brown Audi Q3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,098 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 EMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q3
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 EMC was last recorded at 116,098 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 9,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,695 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,403 miles
Average per year
8,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,098 miles
  • 2025 – 106,695 miles
  • 2024 – 98,607 miles
  • 2023 – 85,239 miles
  • 2022 – 68,394 miles
  • 2021 – 62,428 miles
  • 2020 – 59,452 miles
  • 2019 – 50,403 miles
  • 2018 – 43,802 miles
  • 2017 – 37,741 miles
  • 2016 – 30,370 miles
  • 2015 – 22,475 miles
  • 2014 – 16,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,098 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,098 miles
    Test number
    851120394195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail116,095 miles (+9,400)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,095 miles
    Test number
    939797269821
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Lever mechanism detached. (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass106,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,695 miles
    Test number
    122830721673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail106,695 miles (+8,088)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,695 miles
    Test number
    365694767720
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative inner arch (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass98,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,607 miles
    Test number
    885838664093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,607 miles (+255)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,607 miles
    Test number
    838621137766
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  7. Fail98,352 miles (+13,113)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,352 miles
    Test number
    492683082941
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass85,239 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,239 miles
    Test number
    393756024225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,238 miles (+8)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,238 miles
    Test number
    675196686677
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on.
  10. Fail85,230 miles (+16,836)4 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,230 miles
    Test number
    525301279132
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass68,394 miles (+5,966)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,394 miles
    Test number
    131827319294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,428 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,428 miles
    Test number
    996660844361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,452 miles (+9,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,452 miles
    Test number
    165257258230
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass50,403 miles (+6,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,403 miles
    Test number
    884286609155
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper high level brake light has one led inop
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front noplate cracked (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly
  15. Pass43,802 miles (+6,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,802 miles
    Test number
    508021860736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  16. Pass37,741 miles (+7,371)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    822047097836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,370 miles (+7,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,370 miles
    Test number
    173829558541
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light has one led inop (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass22,475 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,475 miles
    Test number
    909827307045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    16,603 miles
    Test number
    626943554271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 EMC

Does Y8 EMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 EMC is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 EMC?
The MOT on Y8 EMC is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 EMC done?
Y8 EMC was recorded at 116,098 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,239 miles a year.
Has Y8 EMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 EMC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 EMC 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 Y8 EMC find?
Y8 EMC passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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