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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

LR09 VHBMOT history

LR09 VHB is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 14 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

LR09 VHB 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 Apr 2026
Mileage
125,615 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VHB was last recorded at 125,615 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,611 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,615 miles
  • 2024 – 120,881 miles
  • 2023 – 110,061 miles
  • 2022 – 105,091 miles
  • 2021 – 99,561 miles
  • 2020 – 90,836 miles
  • 2019 – 81,762 miles
  • 2018 – 74,276 miles
  • 2017 – 65,720 miles
  • 2016 – 58,955 miles
  • 2015 – 51,604 miles
  • 2014 – 49,630 miles
  • 2013 – 41,465 miles
  • 2012 – 26,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,615 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,615 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,615 miles
    Test number
    837004989349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail125,611 miles (+4,730)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,611 miles
    Test number
    242010183627
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working in mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside 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))

  3. Pass120,881 miles (+229)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,881 miles
    Test number
    645338925539
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail120,652 miles (+10,591)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,652 miles
    Test number
    778567482543
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,061 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,061 miles
    Test number
    920996232295
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail110,061 miles (+4,970)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,061 miles
    Test number
    484542085118
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split by inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass105,091 miles (+5,530)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,091 miles
    Test number
    356470655382
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass99,561 miles (+8,725)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,561 miles
    Test number
    913672092670
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,836 miles (+9,074)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,836 miles
    Test number
    652690576538
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass81,762 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    196765821711
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail81,762 miles (+7,486)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    514751251027
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,276 miles (+416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    974430277535
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail73,860 miles (+8,140)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,860 miles
    Test number
    275964491128
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass65,720 miles (+6,765)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,720 miles
    Test number
    450949093140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,955 miles (+7,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,955 miles
    Test number
    378960004957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,604 miles
    Test number
    499484465043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,604 miles (+1,974)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,604 miles
    Test number
    879704165041
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  18. Pass49,630 miles (+8,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,630 miles
    Test number
    938904824294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,465 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,465 miles
    Test number
    145231173067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  20. Fail41,465 miles (+14,576)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,465 miles
    Test number
    529961173045
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  21. Pass26,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,889 miles
    Test number
    849215162022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VHB

Does LR09 VHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 VHB expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VHB?
The MOT on LR09 VHB expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 VHB done?
LR09 VHB was recorded at 125,615 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 7,527 miles a year.
Has LR09 VHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VHB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 VHB 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 VHB find?
LR09 VHB passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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