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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LC59 VCGMOT history

LC59 VCG is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 8 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LC59 VCG black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,264 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC59 VCG
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
8 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC59 VCG was last recorded at 120,264 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 4,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,121 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,143 miles
Average per year
6,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,264 miles
  • 2025 – 116,121 miles
  • 2023 – 110,663 miles
  • 2022 – 104,460 miles
  • 2021 – 102,526 miles
  • 2020 – 102,242 miles
  • 2019 – 100,668 miles
  • 2018 – 95,090 miles
  • 2017 – 90,031 miles
  • 2016 – 84,747 miles
  • 2015 – 75,757 miles
  • 2014 – 62,095 miles
  • 2013 – 45,135 miles
  • 2012 – 28,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,264 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,264 miles (+4,143)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,264 miles
    Test number
    169081627972
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass116,121 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,121 miles
    Test number
    660498913271
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Fail116,120 miles (+5,457)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,120 miles
    Test number
    822567830090
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,663 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,663 miles
    Test number
    268212493124
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,661 miles (+6,201)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,661 miles
    Test number
    637429399413
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,460 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,460 miles
    Test number
    519625677952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,526 miles
    Test number
    387264348061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail102,526 miles (+284)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,526 miles
    Test number
    842612296451
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass102,242 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,242 miles
    Test number
    608064034245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail102,241 miles (+1,573)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,241 miles
    Test number
    528387507463
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing Stuck behind trim panel, causing seat belt not able to be engaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass100,668 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,668 miles
    Test number
    484058872785
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail100,668 miles (+5,578)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,668 miles
    Test number
    264323440660
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass95,090 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,090 miles
    Test number
    240829888766
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront ball joint boots perished x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail95,086 miles (+5,055)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,086 miles
    Test number
    478731387219
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront ball joint boots perished x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass90,031 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,031 miles
    Test number
    233573190184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail90,002 miles (+5,255)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,002 miles
    Test number
    880272185188
    • FailureCentral Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml light on dash

  17. Pass84,747 miles (+8,990)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,747 miles
    Test number
    761134938329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,757 miles (+13,662)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,757 miles
    Test number
    106775130846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,095 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,095 miles
    Test number
    436400644397
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  20. Fail62,095 miles (+16,960)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,095 miles
    Test number
    118640544362
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  21. Pass45,135 miles (+16,256)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,135 miles
    Test number
    118181643395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass28,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,879 miles
    Test number
    287838932303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail28,879 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,879 miles
    Test number
    589028832326
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC59 VCG

Does LC59 VCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC59 VCG is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC59 VCG?
The MOT on LC59 VCG is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC59 VCG done?
LC59 VCG was recorded at 120,264 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,939 miles a year.
Has LC59 VCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC59 VCG has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC59 VCG 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 VCG find?
LC59 VCG passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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