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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

LB59 LBZMOT history

LB59 LBZ is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 177,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
177,724 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 LBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 LBZ was last recorded at 177,724 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 3,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,668 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,056 miles
Average per year
10,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,724 miles
  • 2024 – 174,668 miles
  • 2023 – 167,169 miles
  • 2022 – 162,128 miles
  • 2018 – 159,071 miles
  • 2017 – 124,367 miles
  • 2015 – 71,428 miles
  • 2014 – 53,491 miles
  • 2013 – 42,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,724 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Advise both rear tyres very low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Advise engine management light indicates fault

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Advise handbrake effort only just made requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,724 miles (+3,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    177,724 miles
    Test number
    353708964322
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass174,668 miles (+7,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,668 miles
    Test number
    207931954712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,169 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    167,169 miles
    Test number
    482421640340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail167,169 miles (+5,041)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,169 miles
    Test number
    457503426617
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass162,128 miles (+3,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    162,128 miles
    Test number
    892153054142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,071 miles (+34,704)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    159,071 miles
    Test number
    474369026939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,367 miles (+129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,367 miles
    Test number
    582019907942
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres very low on tread
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine management light indicates fault
    • AdvisoryAdvise handbrake effort only just made requirements

  8. Fail124,238 miles (+52,810)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,238 miles
    Test number
    737474885612
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve/joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres very low on tread
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine management light indicates fault
    • AdvisoryAdvise handbrake effort only just made requirements

  9. Pass71,428 miles (+7,523)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,428 miles
    Test number
    953925602951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,905 miles (+277)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,905 miles
    Test number
    226958945060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Fail63,628 miles (+10,137)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,628 miles
    Test number
    148870145419
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Pass53,491 miles (+10,820)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,491 miles
    Test number
    147090454000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,671 miles
    Test number
    546385213003
    • 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)

Questions about LB59 LBZ

Does LB59 LBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 LBZ is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 LBZ?
The MOT on LB59 LBZ is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 LBZ done?
LB59 LBZ was recorded at 177,724 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 10,563 miles a year.
Has LB59 LBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 LBZ has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 LBZ 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 LBZ find?
LB59 LBZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side.

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