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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LR09 GMZMOT history

LR09 GMZ is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LR09 GMZ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,270 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 GMZ
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
21 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 GMZ was last recorded at 149,270 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,160 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
8,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,270 miles
  • 2025 – 143,226 miles
  • 2024 – 137,036 miles
  • 2023 – 128,309 miles
  • 2022 – 115,769 miles
  • 2021 – 105,985 miles
  • 2020 – 98,389 miles
  • 2019 – 89,478 miles
  • 2018 – 80,957 miles
  • 2017 – 72,552 miles
  • 2015 – 57,537 miles
  • 2014 – 49,796 miles
  • 2013 – 40,287 miles
  • 2012 – 29,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,270 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,270 miles (+110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,270 miles
    Test number
    377007219763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,160 miles (+5,934)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,160 miles
    Test number
    518139974935
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Pass143,226 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,226 miles
    Test number
    527188186684
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,222 miles (+6,186)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,222 miles
    Test number
    811820539575
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,036 miles (+312)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,036 miles
    Test number
    159126547189
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • 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))

  6. Fail136,724 miles (+8,415)1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,724 miles
    Test number
    105422654317
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass128,309 miles (+12,540)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,309 miles
    Test number
    176854804993
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear stepped on inner tread surface
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,769 miles (+9,784)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,769 miles
    Test number
    856509424003
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,985 miles
    Test number
    801053480276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,985 miles (+7,596)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,985 miles
    Test number
    203545426715
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass98,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,389 miles
    Test number
    270840881998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail98,389 miles (+8,911)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,389 miles
    Test number
    839925299934
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass89,478 miles (+8,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,478 miles
    Test number
    713828464960
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner brake pads approx. 75% worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear of engine

  14. Pass80,957 miles (+8,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,957 miles
    Test number
    575430500159
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass72,552 miles (+15,015)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,552 miles
    Test number
    565410779811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,537 miles (+7,741)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,537 miles
    Test number
    568792395109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,796 miles
    Test number
    797644314119
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail49,796 miles (+9,509)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,796 miles
    Test number
    348614914178
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass40,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,287 miles
    Test number
    385739213133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail40,287 miles (+11,173)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,287 miles
    Test number
    738899313186
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass29,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,114 miles
    Test number
    987587302197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 GMZ

Does LR09 GMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 GMZ is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 GMZ?
The MOT on LR09 GMZ is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 GMZ done?
LR09 GMZ was recorded at 149,270 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 8,342 miles a year.
Has LR09 GMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 GMZ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 GMZ 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 GMZ find?
LR09 GMZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; oil leak, but not excessive.

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