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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

Y8 LEFMOT history

Y8 LEF is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 142,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

Y8 LEF black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
142,242 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 LEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 LEF was last recorded at 142,242 miles on 1 May 2026, 9,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,083 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,159 miles
Average per year
9,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,242 miles
  • 2025 – 133,083 miles
  • 2024 – 122,548 miles
  • 2022 – 105,330 miles
  • 2021 – 96,069 miles
  • 2020 – 94,133 miles
  • 2019 – 91,189 miles
  • 2018 – 81,387 miles
  • 2017 – 66,708 miles
  • 2016 – 53,127 miles
  • 2015 – 38,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,242 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,242 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    142,242 miles
    Test number
    575650003092
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,242 miles (+9,159)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,242 miles
    Test number
    815686970680
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,083 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,083 miles
    Test number
    218652070232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,082 miles (+10,534)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,082 miles
    Test number
    762939785251
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,548 miles (+17,218)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,548 miles
    Test number
    714671934563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,330 miles (+9,261)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,330 miles
    Test number
    744695789649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,069 miles (+1,936)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,069 miles
    Test number
    560834529381
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,133 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,133 miles
    Test number
    513426222874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,189 miles (+9,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,189 miles
    Test number
    404752849889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,387 miles
    Test number
    804817572024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail81,387 miles (+14,679)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,387 miles
    Test number
    888774680701
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,708 miles (+13,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,708 miles
    Test number
    604253721574
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to get low

  13. Pass53,127 miles (+14,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,127 miles
    Test number
    281587093821
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass38,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,190 miles
    Test number
    244289955185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y8 LEF

Does Y8 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 LEF is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 LEF?
The MOT on Y8 LEF is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 LEF done?
Y8 LEF was recorded at 142,242 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 9,988 miles a year.
Has Y8 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 LEF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 LEF 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 LEF find?
Y8 LEF passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective centre clamp; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush, and 1 more.

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