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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

LR09 VSLMOT history

LR09 VSL is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LR09 VSL silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,389 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VSL was last recorded at 114,389 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,008 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,381 miles
Average per year
6,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,389 miles
  • 2024 – 111,008 miles
  • 2023 – 107,950 miles
  • 2022 – 97,669 miles
  • 2021 – 89,219 miles
  • 2020 – 86,546 miles
  • 2019 – 79,540 miles
  • 2018 – 68,060 miles
  • 2017 – 59,668 miles
  • 2016 – 51,676 miles
  • 2014 – 39,738 miles
  • 2013 – 34,671 miles
  • 2012 – 26,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,389 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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 blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,389 miles (+3,381)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,389 miles
    Test number
    587302810248
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass111,008 miles (+3,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,008 miles
    Test number
    687725340356
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass107,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,950 miles
    Test number
    180166023021
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail107,950 miles (+10,281)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,950 miles
    Test number
    635145068767
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,669 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,669 miles
    Test number
    629478213477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail97,660 miles (+8,441)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,660 miles
    Test number
    186228625824
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,219 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,219 miles
    Test number
    514596645508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,546 miles
    Test number
    242337478226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail86,546 miles (+7,006)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,546 miles
    Test number
    610355343637
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass79,540 miles (+11,480)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    653273270832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,060 miles (+8,392)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,060 miles
    Test number
    986527056886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,668 miles (+7,992)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,668 miles
    Test number
    433237433033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,676 miles (+11,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,676 miles
    Test number
    778218698554
    • 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)

  14. Pass39,738 miles (+5,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,738 miles
    Test number
    299393284126
    • 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)

  15. Pass34,671 miles (+7,915)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,671 miles
    Test number
    258789053104
    • NoteBoth front tyres are in poor condition

  16. Pass26,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,756 miles
    Test number
    166142352165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR09 VSL

Does LR09 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 VSL is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VSL?
The MOT on LR09 VSL is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 VSL done?
LR09 VSL was recorded at 114,389 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,469 miles a year.
Has LR09 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VSL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 VSL 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 VSL find?
LR09 VSL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 2 more.

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