Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc
LL09 BUPMOT history
LL09 BUP is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 12 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 182,974 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 182,974 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,935 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL09 BUP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 12 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LL09 BUP was last recorded at 182,974 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 3,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 179,865 miles · 8 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,109 miles
- Average per year
- 10,935 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,974 miles
- 2025 – 179,865 miles
- 2024 – 176,051 miles
- 2023 – 171,588 miles
- 2022 – 166,211 miles
- 2021 – 160,772 miles
- 2020 – 153,375 miles
- 2019 – 145,941 miles
- 2018 – 129,332 miles
- 2017 – 102,950 miles
- 2016 – 92,527 miles
- 2015 – 82,803 miles
- 2014 – 65,599 miles
- 2013 – 46,649 miles
- 2012 – 26,996 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail182,974 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail182,974 miles (+3,109)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,974 miles
- Test number
- 679111283215
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass179,865 miles (+3,814)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 179,865 miles
- Test number
- 400377083710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,051 miles (+4,463)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 176,051 miles
- Test number
- 200246821032
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,588 miles (+5,377)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 171,588 miles
- Test number
- 491446374332
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass166,211 miles (+5,439)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 166,211 miles
- Test number
- 122047949934
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,772 miles (+7,397)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 160,772 miles
- Test number
- 451562135363
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass153,375 miles (+7,434)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 153,375 miles
- Test number
- 744922371980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,941 miles (+16,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 145,941 miles
- Test number
- 154265372988
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 129,332 miles
- Test number
- 296807211921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,332 miles (+26,382)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,332 miles
- Test number
- 584406710058
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass102,950 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 102,950 miles
- Test number
- 543513812019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,947 miles (+10,420)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,947 miles
- Test number
- 148413324954
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass92,527 miles (+9,724)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 92,527 miles
- Test number
- 730931862140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,803 miles (+17,204)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 82,803 miles
- Test number
- 824153195800
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE
Pass65,599 miles (+18,950)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 65,599 miles
- Test number
- 439389274290
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOffside rear tyre has startted to feather on the inner tread
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,649 miles (+19,653)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 46,649 miles
- Test number
- 386533283436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 26,996 miles
- Test number
- 975342072162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,996 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,996 miles
- Test number
- 969212272103
- 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)
- NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape
Questions about LL09 BUP
- Does LL09 BUP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL09 BUP expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL09 BUP?
- The MOT on LL09 BUP expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL09 BUP done?
- LL09 BUP was recorded at 182,974 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 10,935 miles a year.
- Has LL09 BUP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL09 BUP has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL09 BUP 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 LL09 BUP find?
- LL09 BUP failed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 1 more.
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