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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR09 FFCMOT history

LR09 FFC is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 180,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LR09 FFC grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
180,063 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 FFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 FFC was last recorded at 180,063 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 4,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,184 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,879 miles
Average per year
10,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,063 miles
  • 2025 – 175,184 miles
  • 2024 – 169,972 miles
  • 2023 – 165,144 miles
  • 2022 – 159,986 miles
  • 2021 – 142,064 miles
  • 2020 – 130,370 miles
  • 2019 – 120,514 miles
  • 2018 – 110,318 miles
  • 2017 – 99,869 miles
  • 2016 – 87,180 miles
  • 2015 – 73,536 miles
  • 2014 – 62,274 miles
  • 2013 – 47,696 miles
  • 2012 – 35,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,063 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    180,063 miles
    Test number
    401232222893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail180,063 miles (+4,879)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,063 miles
    Test number
    769661610543
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass175,184 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    175,184 miles
    Test number
    973877566826
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail175,184 miles (+5,212)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,184 miles
    Test number
    550450781124
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass169,972 miles (+10)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    169,972 miles
    Test number
    338239220392
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCRATCHING (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated REAR-MOST JOINING REAR DIFF (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Fail169,962 miles (+4,818)6 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,962 miles
    Test number
    212948775373
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR-MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR-MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 SCRATCHING (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated REAR-MOST JOINING REAR DIFF (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass165,144 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    165,144 miles
    Test number
    374021365250
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail165,144 miles (+5,158)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,144 miles
    Test number
    937344691495
    • MajorCentral Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction REAR VIEW MIRROR TRINKETS (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass159,986 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,986 miles
    Test number
    600375829143
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail159,986 miles (+17,922)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,986 miles
    Test number
    402544274871
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass142,064 miles (+11,694)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    142,064 miles
    Test number
    693183050966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    130,370 miles
    Test number
    209519755252
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail130,370 miles (+9,856)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,370 miles
    Test number
    619617683614
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass120,514 miles (+10,196)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,514 miles
    Test number
    701581201546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass110,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,318 miles
    Test number
    926089397829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Fail110,318 miles (+10,449)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,318 miles
    Test number
    657128037856
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass99,869 miles (+12,689)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,869 miles
    Test number
    223143355673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,180 miles (+13,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,180 miles
    Test number
    837629765160
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass73,536 miles (+11,262)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,536 miles
    Test number
    567788415146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,274 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    915520244183
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  21. Fail62,274 miles (+14,578)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    819120944123
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  22. Pass47,696 miles (+11,793)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,696 miles
    Test number
    137130883439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,903 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,903 miles
    Test number
    488787782092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,598 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,598 miles
    Test number
    555639472077
    • DangerousOffside front tyre worn close to chords on inner edge.
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LR09 FFC

Does LR09 FFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 FFC is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 FFC?
The MOT on LR09 FFC is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 FFC done?
LR09 FFC was recorded at 180,063 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 10,047 miles a year.
Has LR09 FFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 FFC has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 FFC 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 LR09 FFC find?
LR09 FFC passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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