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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LR09 EFAMOT history

LR09 EFA is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

LR09 EFA black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2025
Mileage
113,965 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 EFA
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
25 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 EFA was last recorded at 113,965 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 9,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2019: 33,785 miles, lower than 75,311 miles on 17 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,177 miles · 16 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
9,788 miles
Average per year
7,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,965 miles
  • 2023 – 104,177 miles
  • 2022 – 89,174 miles
  • 2021 – 87,443 miles
  • 2020 – 87,199 miles
  • 2019 – 33,785 miles
  • 2018 – 75,311 miles
  • 2017 – 69,301 miles
  • 2016 – 60,268 miles
  • 2015 – 56,036 miles
  • 2014 – 42,326 miles
  • 2013 – 38,065 miles
  • 2012 – 22,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,965 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,965 miles (+9,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,965 miles
    Test number
    496690576307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass104,177 miles (+263)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,177 miles
    Test number
    465347683570
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail103,914 miles (+14,740)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,914 miles
    Test number
    578157988497
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,174 miles (+1,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,174 miles
    Test number
    218697214750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,443 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,443 miles
    Test number
    971403898755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    466474353972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,199 miles (+53,414)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    982796108233
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass33,785 miles (-41,526)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,785 miles
    Test number
    814849152684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,311 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,311 miles
    Test number
    240408248893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,301 miles (+9,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,301 miles
    Test number
    722613693739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass60,268 miles (+4,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,268 miles
    Test number
    701000254515
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass56,036 miles (+205)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,036 miles
    Test number
    477197255182
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail55,831 miles (+13,505)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,831 miles
    Test number
    808220855194
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass42,326 miles (+4,261)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,326 miles
    Test number
    258705964187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,065 miles (+15,838)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,065 miles
    Test number
    287256973175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,227 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,227 miles
    Test number
    227069872456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,988 miles
    Test number
    179928082071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,988 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,988 miles
    Test number
    225858482024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR09 EFA

Does LR09 EFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 EFA expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 EFA?
The MOT on LR09 EFA expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 EFA done?
LR09 EFA was recorded at 113,965 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 7,374 miles a year.
Has LR09 EFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 EFA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 EFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 EFA find?
LR09 EFA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both; rear wheel bearing slightly noisy both, and 1 more.

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