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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LL58 OBSMOT history

LL58 OBS is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LL58 OBS grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
168,230 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL58 OBS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL58 OBS was last recorded at 168,230 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 6,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,352 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,878 miles
Average per year
8,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,230 miles
  • 2025 – 161,352 miles
  • 2024 – 154,332 miles
  • 2023 – 142,975 miles
  • 2022 – 132,575 miles
  • 2021 – 121,153 miles
  • 2020 – 117,394 miles
  • 2019 – 109,190 miles
  • 2018 – 101,770 miles
  • 2017 – 91,544 miles
  • 2016 – 84,830 miles
  • 2015 – 81,685 miles
  • 2014 – 57,885 miles
  • 2013 – 53,296 miles
  • 2012 – 44,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,230 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,230 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    168,230 miles
    Test number
    668940868106
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail168,229 miles (+6,877)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,229 miles
    Test number
    407591583334
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass161,352 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    161,352 miles
    Test number
    949688874016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail161,316 miles (+6,984)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,316 miles
    Test number
    494967217241
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass154,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,332 miles
    Test number
    407830998057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,332 miles (+11,357)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,332 miles
    Test number
    584974499203
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass142,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,975 miles
    Test number
    315318936139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,975 miles (+10,400)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,975 miles
    Test number
    987911315981
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Phone Holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass132,575 miles (+11,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,575 miles
    Test number
    101445379833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass121,153 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,153 miles
    Test number
    189002151494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,394 miles (+8,204)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,394 miles
    Test number
    921934864011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass109,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,190 miles
    Test number
    524572810530
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16---91W-----Michelin Primacy (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Fail109,190 miles (+7,420)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,190 miles
    Test number
    845609715801
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16---91W-----Michelin Primacy (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass101,770 miles (+10,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,770 miles
    Test number
    728718981296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass91,544 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,544 miles
    Test number
    558588662975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,445 miles (+6,615)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,445 miles
    Test number
    951453106510
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass84,830 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,830 miles
    Test number
    435185339661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,685 miles
    Test number
    178632485132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail81,685 miles (+5,305)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,685 miles
    Test number
    249962885427
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass76,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,380 miles
    Test number
    905097125013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail76,380 miles (+18,495)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,380 miles
    Test number
    906217125027
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass57,885 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,885 miles
    Test number
    116175634020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,296 miles (+8,859)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,296 miles
    Test number
    797235013094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,437 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,437 miles
    Test number
    139494512020
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteESP light indicates fault
    • NoteOil level very high

Questions about LL58 OBS

Does LL58 OBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL58 OBS is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL58 OBS?
The MOT on LL58 OBS is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL58 OBS done?
LL58 OBS was recorded at 168,230 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 8,747 miles a year.
Has LL58 OBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL58 OBS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL58 OBS 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 LL58 OBS find?
LL58 OBS passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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