Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
LB09 APVMOT history
LB09 APV is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 10 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 278,662 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 278,662 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 17,456 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB09 APV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 10 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB09 APV was last recorded at 278,662 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 278,662 miles · 22 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 17,456 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 278,662 miles
- 2025 – 264,941 miles
- 2024 – 242,228 miles
- 2023 – 205,810 miles
- 2022 – 171,261 miles
- 2021 – 142,809 miles
- 2019 – 139,561 miles
- 2018 – 123,458 miles
- 2017 – 106,680 miles
- 2016 – 93,496 miles
- 2015 – 82,743 miles
- 2014 – 72,446 miles
- 2013 – 56,130 miles
- 2012 – 37,645 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass278,662 miles
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed covered
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass278,662 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 278,662 miles
- Test number
- 470363613935
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail278,662 miles (+13,721)8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,662 miles
- Test number
- 689843832191
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass264,941 miles (+22,713)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 264,941 miles
- Test number
- 565235878940
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass242,228 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 242,228 miles
- Test number
- 749272846296
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed covered (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail242,228 miles (+36,418)2 dangerous6 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,228 miles
- Test number
- 459995444568
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed covered (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass205,810 miles (+34,549)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 205,810 miles
- Test number
- 830762481551
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,261 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 171,261 miles
- Test number
- 322999051480
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail171,261 miles (+28,452)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,261 miles
- Test number
- 932617927527
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass142,809 miles (+3,248)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 142,809 miles
- Test number
- 454184989565
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose requires securing
Pass139,561 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 139,561 miles
- Test number
- 704311912084
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body has cover / tray fitted
Fail139,561 miles (+16,103)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,561 miles
- Test number
- 356545448983
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body has cover / tray fitted
Pass123,458 miles (+16,778)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 123,458 miles
- Test number
- 186061274672
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass106,680 miles (+13,184)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 106,680 miles
- Test number
- 930214054572
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Heat Shield Loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,496 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 93,496 miles
- Test number
- 240563922159
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail93,488 miles (+10,745)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,488 miles
- Test number
- 912797323526
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 82,743 miles
- Test number
- 565058985155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,743 miles (+10,297)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,743 miles
- Test number
- 819728685167
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass72,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 72,446 miles
- Test number
- 668937674127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,446 miles (+16,316)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,446 miles
- Test number
- 207567174197
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass56,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 56,130 miles
- Test number
- 498912773127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,130 miles (+18,485)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,130 miles
- Test number
- 456812473138
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 37,645 miles
- Test number
- 788505382147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,645 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,645 miles
- Test number
- 107785682107
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB09 APV
- Does LB09 APV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 APV is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB09 APV?
- The MOT on LB09 APV is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB09 APV done?
- LB09 APV was recorded at 278,662 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 17,456 miles a year.
- Has LB09 APV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB09 APV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB09 APV 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 LB09 APV find?
- LB09 APV passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.
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