# YC55SWN — AUDI A3 MOT History & Vehicle Check

YC55SWN is a Grey AUDI A3, Diesel (1968cc), first registered 2005-12-06. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for YC55SWN — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | YC55SWN |
| Make | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1968cc |
| First registered | 2005-12-06 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2021-11-08 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 23
- Passes: 14
- Fails: 9
- Pass rate: 60.87%
- Total defects recorded: 35

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-09 12:42:35 | PASSED | 155,656 MI | 2021-11-08 00:00:00 |
| 2020-11-05 15:00:42 | FAILED | 155,652 MI | — |
| 2019-10-16 08:58:55 | PASSED | 147,623 MI | 2020-10-29 00:00:00 |
| 2019-10-15 15:04:31 | FAILED | 147,619 MI | — |
| 2018-10-12 10:03:15 | PASSED | 127,816 MI | 2019-10-29 00:00:00 |
| 2018-10-12 10:03:14 | FAILED | 127,816 MI | — |
| 2017-10-30 08:47:17 | PASSED | 110,011 MI | 2018-10-29 00:00:00 |
| 2017-09-01 15:17:41 | PASSED | 109,876 MI | 2018-09-11 00:00:00 |
| 2017-09-01 13:04:48 | FAILED | 109,876 MI | — |
| 2016-08-30 13:04:25 | PASSED | 105,730 MI | 2017-09-11 00:00:00 |
| 2016-08-27 10:34:35 | FAILED | 105,722 MI | — |
| 2015-09-09 08:22:29 | PASSED | 100,805 MI | 2016-09-11 00:00:00 |
| 2014-08-21 14:15:00 | PASSED | 91,331 MI | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 |
| 2013-09-12 11:47:10 | PASSED | 78,371 MI | 2014-09-11 00:00:00 |
| 2013-09-06 08:19:30 | FAILED | 78,371 MI | — |
| 2012-12-14 11:52:32 | FAILED | 72,240 MI | — |
| 2012-12-14 11:52:32 | PASSED | 72,240 MI | 2013-12-13 00:00:00 |
| 2011-11-08 14:59:46 | PASSED | 63,824 MI | 2012-11-07 00:00:00 |
| 2011-09-30 14:40:23 | FAILED | 63,824 MI | — |
| 2010-09-24 14:10:19 | PASSED | 53,940 MI | 2011-09-23 00:00:00 |
| 2010-09-24 11:30:48 | FAILED | 53,940 MI | — |
| 2009-09-21 12:55:04 | PASSED | 45,085 MI | 2010-09-20 00:00:00 |
| 2008-09-15 11:08:00 | PASSED | 34,674 MI | 2009-09-14 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2020-11-05 15:00:42 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

**2019-10-16 08:58:55 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2019-10-15 15:04:31 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

**2018-10-12 10:03:14 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

**2017-09-01 15:17:41 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2017-09-01 13:04:48 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2016-08-27 10:34:35 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2015-09-09 08:22:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2014-08-21 14:15:00 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

**2013-09-06 08:19:30 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

**2012-12-14 11:52:32 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- USER ENTERED: Offside rear outer position light not working

**2012-12-14 11:52:32 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Offside rear outer position light not working

**2011-09-30 14:40:23 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

**2010-09-24 11:30:48 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for YC55SWN is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/YC55SWN. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
