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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LP59 RGYMOT history

LP59 RGY is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 169,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

LP59 RGY black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
169,980 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 RGY
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
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 RGY was last recorded at 169,980 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,947 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
11,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,980 miles
  • 2024 – 150,200 miles
  • 2023 – 128,588 miles
  • 2022 – 108,485 miles
  • 2021 – 94,117 miles
  • 2020 – 87,393 miles
  • 2019 – 78,541 miles
  • 2018 – 69,497 miles
  • 2017 – 61,112 miles
  • 2016 – 53,141 miles
  • 2015 – 45,007 miles
  • 2014 – 36,352 miles
  • 2013 – 29,605 miles
  • 2012 – 22,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,980 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,980 miles (+33)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    169,980 miles
    Test number
    411999901928
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail169,947 miles (+19,747)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,947 miles
    Test number
    524730445455
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass150,200 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    150,200 miles
    Test number
    995902463728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail150,186 miles (+21,598)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,186 miles
    Test number
    424782664690
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass128,588 miles (+9)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,588 miles
    Test number
    855148921997
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail128,579 miles (+20,094)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,579 miles
    Test number
    942005336950
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass108,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    108,485 miles
    Test number
    383033268402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,485 miles (+14,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,485 miles
    Test number
    714468092757
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass94,117 miles (+6,724)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    629643650542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,393 miles (+8,852)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,393 miles
    Test number
    465953725051
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamping sleeve badly corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass78,541 miles (+9,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,541 miles
    Test number
    314366384585
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
  12. Pass69,497 miles (+8,385)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,497 miles
    Test number
    937787809176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,112 miles (+7,971)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,112 miles
    Test number
    423173933094
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront undertray sections poorly fitted plus loose
  14. Pass53,141 miles (+8,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,141 miles
    Test number
    179347034253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass45,007 miles (+8,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,007 miles
    Test number
    705463828586
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
  16. Pass36,352 miles (+6,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,352 miles
    Test number
    665008534218
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass29,605 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,605 miles
    Test number
    926617323269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,616 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,616 miles
    Test number
    958526132218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges scrubbed

Questions about LP59 RGY

Does LP59 RGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP59 RGY expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP59 RGY?
The MOT on LP59 RGY expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP59 RGY done?
LP59 RGY was recorded at 169,980 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 11,526 miles a year.
Has LP59 RGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 RGY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LP59 RGY 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 LP59 RGY find?
LP59 RGY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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