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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

B9 LOJMOT history

B9 LOJ is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2025 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 207,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

B9 LOJ red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2025
Mileage
207,302 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B9 LOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B9 LOJ was last recorded at 207,302 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,185 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
117 miles
Average per year
9,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 207,302 miles
  • 2023 – 202,386 miles
  • 2022 – 196,533 miles
  • 2021 – 191,833 miles
  • 2020 – 190,199 miles
  • 2019 – 178,863 miles
  • 2018 – 161,726 miles
  • 2017 – 135,100 miles
  • 2016 – 126,731 miles
  • 2015 – 122,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,302 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPassengers air bag switched offRecorded 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,302 miles (+117)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    207,302 miles
    Test number
    175243511555
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassengers air bag switched off
  2. Fail207,185 miles (+4,799)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,185 miles
    Test number
    162662236633
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassengers air bag switched off
  3. Pass202,386 miles (+5,853)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    202,386 miles
    Test number
    834434500245
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass196,533 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    196,533 miles
    Test number
    536705993658
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail196,533 miles (+4,700)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,533 miles
    Test number
    263546482734
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass191,833 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    191,833 miles
    Test number
    489535158402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear springs touching arms in places
  7. Fail191,830 miles (+1,631)6 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,830 miles
    Test number
    305411154532
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear springs touching arms in places
  8. Fail190,199 miles (+11,336)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,199 miles
    Test number
    706817702077
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass178,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    178,863 miles
    Test number
    802011211347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail178,863 miles (+17,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,863 miles
    Test number
    914797372234
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass161,726 miles (+26,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,726 miles
    Test number
    675376287403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass135,100 miles (+8,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    135,100 miles
    Test number
    836255428742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass126,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,731 miles
    Test number
    500227933179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  14. Fail126,731 miles (+4,241)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,731 miles
    Test number
    197049546245
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  15. Pass122,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    122,490 miles
    Test number
    515777876065
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear x2
  16. Fail122,489 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,489 miles
    Test number
    866210844414
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear x2

Questions about B9 LOJ

Does B9 LOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B9 LOJ expired on 15 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B9 LOJ?
The MOT on B9 LOJ expired on 15 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B9 LOJ done?
B9 LOJ was recorded at 207,302 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 9,916 miles a year.
Has B9 LOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B9 LOJ has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on B9 LOJ 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 B9 LOJ find?
B9 LOJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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