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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

Y8 MEWMOT history

Y8 MEW is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

Y8 MEW black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
93,247 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 MEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 MEW was last recorded at 93,247 miles on 8 May 2026, 9,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,859 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,388 miles
Average per year
4,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,247 miles
  • 2025 – 83,859 miles
  • 2024 – 74,901 miles
  • 2023 – 62,481 miles
  • 2022 – 50,524 miles
  • 2021 – 45,678 miles
  • 2020 – 44,405 miles
  • 2019 – 43,589 miles
  • 2018 – 42,715 miles
  • 2017 – 42,082 miles
  • 2016 – 41,681 miles
  • 2015 – 41,485 miles
  • 2014 – 40,852 miles
  • 2012 – 38,729 miles
  • 2011 – 34,322 miles
  • 2010 – 23,498 miles
  • 2009 – 18,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,247 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front exhaust hanger split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear tyre wall cut not exposing cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,247 miles (+9,388)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,247 miles
    Test number
    283313084068
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,859 miles
    Test number
    534266050160
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger split

  3. Fail83,859 miles (+16)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,859 miles
    Test number
    208630627293
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also on legal limit and x2 nails 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger split

  4. Fail83,843 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,843 miles
    Test number
    541609539116
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail83,820 miles (+8,919)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,820 miles
    Test number
    561706199802
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass74,901 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    366140482620
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail74,901 miles (+12,420)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    317751653178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass62,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,481 miles
    Test number
    743010078233
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail62,481 miles (+11,957)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,481 miles
    Test number
    590819784878
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,524 miles (+4,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,524 miles
    Test number
    644459211688
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass45,678 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,678 miles
    Test number
    117032577186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,405 miles
    Test number
    346755778521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,405 miles (+816)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,405 miles
    Test number
    648154749112
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass43,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,589 miles
    Test number
    375464745599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,589 miles (+874)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,589 miles
    Test number
    741809130887
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass42,715 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,715 miles
    Test number
    153018238535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,082 miles
    Test number
    840366194115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,082 miles (+401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,082 miles
    Test number
    336438267444
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass41,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,681 miles
    Test number
    195963124826
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall cut not exposing cords

  20. Fail41,681 miles (+196)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,681 miles
    Test number
    938955528679
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall cut not exposing cords

  21. Pass41,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,485 miles
    Test number
    296189755064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail41,485 miles (+633)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,485 miles
    Test number
    996298355022
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass40,852 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,852 miles
    Test number
    928179254065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,729 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,729 miles
    Test number
    518400292078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,322 miles (+10,824)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,322 miles
    Test number
    518246491059
    • NoteDamage on o/s/r

  26. Pass23,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,498 miles
    Test number
    153838380087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,498 miles (+5,375)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,498 miles
    Test number
    643428580037
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass18,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,123 miles
    Test number
    853905569033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 MEW

Does Y8 MEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 MEW is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 MEW?
The MOT on Y8 MEW is valid until 9 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 MEW done?
Y8 MEW was recorded at 93,247 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,375 miles a year.
Has Y8 MEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 MEW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 MEW 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 MEW find?
Y8 MEW passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive filter.

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