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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR09 YLYMOT history

LR09 YLY is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LR09 YLY blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,249 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 YLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 YLY was last recorded at 106,249 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,541 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,708 miles
Average per year
5,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,249 miles
  • 2025 – 103,541 miles
  • 2024 – 99,386 miles
  • 2023 – 95,632 miles
  • 2022 – 91,569 miles
  • 2021 – 87,874 miles
  • 2020 – 83,340 miles
  • 2019 – 74,445 miles
  • 2018 – 68,267 miles
  • 2017 – 62,024 miles
  • 2016 – 56,104 miles
  • 2015 – 48,384 miles
  • 2014 – 39,361 miles
  • 2013 – 35,394 miles
  • 2012 – 30,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,249 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,249 miles (+2,708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,249 miles
    Test number
    849326897169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass103,541 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,541 miles
    Test number
    717681426178
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail103,541 miles (+4,155)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,541 miles
    Test number
    147554097118
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass99,386 miles (+3,754)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,386 miles
    Test number
    917417468339
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass95,632 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,632 miles
    Test number
    307623832194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail95,627 miles (+4,058)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,627 miles
    Test number
    263723387410
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking air at the time of the test
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm thread depth left very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm thread depth left very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass91,569 miles (+3,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,569 miles
    Test number
    899649139266
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass87,874 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    239075756235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,340 miles
    Test number
    695535336320
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Fail83,340 miles (+8,895)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,340 miles
    Test number
    929439290326
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Pass74,445 miles (+6,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    292569229804
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen lightly scratched
  12. Pass68,267 miles (+6,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    861342662572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass62,024 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    300485658188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,104 miles (+7,720)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,104 miles
    Test number
    262605137037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,384 miles (+9,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,384 miles
    Test number
    567903915191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,361 miles (+3,967)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,361 miles
    Test number
    429739314176
    • NoteSmoke meter not registered due to low flow exhaust, (no visible smoke).
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass35,394 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,394 miles
    Test number
    596314713108
    • NoteLow flow emission, no reading detected
  18. Fail35,394 miles (+4,512)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,394 miles
    Test number
    909134813101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteLow flow emission, no reading detected
  19. Pass30,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,882 miles
    Test number
    557652722184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 YLY

Does LR09 YLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 YLY is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 YLY?
The MOT on LR09 YLY is valid until 13 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 YLY done?
LR09 YLY was recorded at 106,249 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,290 miles a year.
Has LR09 YLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 YLY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 YLY 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 YLY find?
LR09 YLY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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