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Audi A3

White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

J9 LXRMOT history

J9 LXR is a white petrol Audi A3 first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

J9 LXR white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,413 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 LXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 LXR was last recorded at 106,413 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 5,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,487 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,926 miles
Average per year
5,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,413 miles
  • 2025 – 100,487 miles
  • 2024 – 93,926 miles
  • 2023 – 87,097 miles
  • 2022 – 80,415 miles
  • 2021 – 75,979 miles
  • 2020 – 71,532 miles
  • 2019 – 65,154 miles
  • 2018 – 61,129 miles
  • 2017 – 55,128 miles
  • 2016 – 49,456 miles
  • 2015 – 43,627 miles
  • 2014 – 39,201 miles
  • 2013 – 36,028 miles
  • 2012 – 31,620 miles
  • 2011 – 27,155 miles
  • 2009 – 22,011 miles
  • 2008 – 12,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,413 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front obligatory mirror slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,413 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,413 miles
    Test number
    471323119003
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front obligatory mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail106,413 miles (+5,926)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,413 miles
    Test number
    490786392448
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front obligatory mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,487 miles (+6,561)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,487 miles
    Test number
    818955482820
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,926 miles (+6,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,926 miles
    Test number
    858609852476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,097 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,097 miles
    Test number
    627249580472
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,096 miles (+6,681)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,096 miles
    Test number
    526137593999
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,415 miles (+4,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,415 miles
    Test number
    368501996090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,979 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,979 miles
    Test number
    809257424139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,532 miles
    Test number
    818400889888
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail71,532 miles (+6,378)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,532 miles
    Test number
    117522202152
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass65,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,154 miles
    Test number
    852362279455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,154 miles (+4,025)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,154 miles
    Test number
    982769612666
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass61,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,129 miles
    Test number
    951049480446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,128 miles (+6,000)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    592333813980
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  15. Pass55,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,128 miles
    Test number
    559455517307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail55,128 miles (+5,672)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,128 miles
    Test number
    458717729464
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass49,456 miles (+5,829)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,456 miles
    Test number
    514246671002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,627 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,627 miles
    Test number
    209674215044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,201 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,201 miles
    Test number
    119653014475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,028 miles (+4,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,028 miles
    Test number
    659831213002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,620 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,620 miles
    Test number
    218856002004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,155 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,155 miles
    Test number
    127202611015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,011 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,011 miles
    Test number
    440124869495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,318 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,318 miles
    Test number
    184602019409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,637 miles
    Test number
    681610618063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 LXR

Does J9 LXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 LXR is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 LXR?
The MOT on J9 LXR is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 LXR done?
J9 LXR was recorded at 106,413 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,201 miles a year.
Has J9 LXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 LXR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 LXR 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 J9 LXR find?
J9 LXR passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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