
Audi A3
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
LC59 VCFMOT history
LC59 VCF is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 11 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,668 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 96,668 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC59 VCF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 11 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC59 VCF was last recorded at 96,668 miles on 8 May 2026, 3,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,735 miles · 16 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,933 miles
- Average per year
- 6,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,668 miles
- 2025 – 92,735 miles
- 2024 – 84,856 miles
- 2023 – 78,021 miles
- 2022 – 71,353 miles
- 2021 – 65,194 miles
- 2020 – 55,332 miles
- 2019 – 44,862 miles
- 2018 – 36,190 miles
- 2017 – 27,558 miles
- 2016 – 23,443 miles
- 2014 – 14,813 miles
- 2013 – 10,336 miles
- 2012 – 8,363 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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.
Engine cover fitted obscuring some components fitted in engine bay
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components fitted underneath
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall badly perished
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre sidewall badly perished
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Tyre sidewall badly perished
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,668 miles (+3,933)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 96,668 miles
- Test number
- 960357886952
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass92,735 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 92,735 miles
- Test number
- 403172202250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail92,724 miles (+7,868)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,724 miles
- Test number
- 968481795175
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,856 miles (+6,835)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2025
- Odometer
- 84,856 miles
- Test number
- 296512410109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,021 miles (+6,668)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 78,021 miles
- Test number
- 636353467838
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,353 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 71,353 miles
- Test number
- 975389409567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,353 miles (+6,159)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,353 miles
- Test number
- 332657410603
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,194 miles (+9,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 65,194 miles
- Test number
- 236440849709
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,332 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 55,332 miles
- Test number
- 255505154091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,331 miles (+10,469)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,331 miles
- Test number
- 422687000485
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass44,862 miles (+8,672)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 44,862 miles
- Test number
- 314548331778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass36,190 miles (+8,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 36,190 miles
- Test number
- 934635883261
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass27,558 miles3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 27,558 miles
- Test number
- 255361610333
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre outer sidewall badly perished
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre sidewall badly perished
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre sidewall badly perished
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components fitted in engine bay
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted obscuring some components fitted underneath
Fail27,558 miles (+4,115)3 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,558 miles
- Test number
- 218820689585
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre outer sidewall badly perished
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre sidewall badly perished
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre sidewall badly perished
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components fitted in engine bay
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted obscuring some components fitted underneath
Pass23,443 miles (+8,630)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 23,443 miles
- Test number
- 419875278465
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall cracking
Pass14,813 miles (+4,477)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 14,813 miles
- Test number
- 118737314360
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass10,336 miles (+1,973)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 10,336 miles
- Test number
- 246459513319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,363 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 8,363 miles
- Test number
- 175736042344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC59 VCF
- Does LC59 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC59 VCF is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC59 VCF?
- The MOT on LC59 VCF is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC59 VCF done?
- LC59 VCF was recorded at 96,668 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 6,588 miles a year.
- Has LC59 VCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC59 VCF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC59 VCF 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 LC59 VCF find?
- LC59 VCF passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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