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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,595 cc

LB59 KTJMOT history

LB59 KTJ is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 21 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2025
Mileage
161,813 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 KTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB59 KTJ was last recorded at 161,813 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 16,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,254 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
16,559 miles
Average per year
11,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,813 miles
  • 2024 – 145,254 miles
  • 2023 – 129,960 miles
  • 2022 – 107,922 miles
  • 2021 – 103,318 miles
  • 2020 – 100,919 miles
  • 2019 – 92,957 miles
  • 2018 – 77,081 miles
  • 2017 – 62,575 miles
  • 2016 – 47,083 miles
  • 2015 – 33,275 miles
  • 2014 – 23,745 miles
  • 2013 – 18,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail161,813 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken and system slightly loose

What MOT failures 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 is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint, exhaust clamp corroded through

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail161,813 miles (+16,559)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,813 miles
    Test number
    849578064560
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken and system slightly loose

  2. Pass145,254 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,254 miles
    Test number
    793113837299
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint, exhaust clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail145,254 miles (+15,294)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,254 miles
    Test number
    931510779321
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint, exhaust clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass129,960 miles (+22,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,960 miles
    Test number
    915586994156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,922 miles (+4,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,922 miles
    Test number
    938275749402
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass103,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,318 miles
    Test number
    131915961185
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded

  7. Fail103,318 miles (+2,399)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,318 miles
    Test number
    592175635764
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded

  8. Pass100,919 miles (+7,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,919 miles
    Test number
    833106476644
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn/ castellated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn/ castellated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass92,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,957 miles
    Test number
    563638990096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,954 miles (+15,873)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,954 miles
    Test number
    480155965096
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,081 miles
    Test number
    537677423905
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit of 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail77,079 miles (+14,504)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,079 miles
    Test number
    799881754260
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit of 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass62,575 miles (+15,492)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    647088352652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,083 miles
    Test number
    302236965303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,083 miles (+13,808)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,083 miles
    Test number
    930713778229
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

  16. Pass33,275 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,275 miles
    Test number
    721555677445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    115533215402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,206 miles (+6,461)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    269202615078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass23,745 miles (+5,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    23,745 miles
    Test number
    965023614059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass18,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    18,610 miles
    Test number
    696138413058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 KTJ

Does LB59 KTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 KTJ expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 KTJ?
The MOT on LB59 KTJ expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 KTJ done?
LB59 KTJ was recorded at 161,813 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 11,136 miles a year.
Has LB59 KTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 KTJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 KTJ 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 LB59 KTJ find?
LB59 KTJ failed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp insecure; nearside front headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 5 more.

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