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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LR59 CHYMOT history

LR59 CHY is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LR59 CHY black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,968 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 CHY
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
23 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 CHY was last recorded at 122,968 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,529 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,439 miles
Average per year
7,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,968 miles
  • 2025 – 120,529 miles
  • 2024 – 114,461 miles
  • 2023 – 114,090 miles
  • 2021 – 106,382 miles
  • 2020 – 96,481 miles
  • 2018 – 77,101 miles
  • 2017 – 66,608 miles
  • 2016 – 60,814 miles
  • 2015 – 52,896 miles
  • 2014 – 45,797 miles
  • 2013 – 37,200 miles
  • 2012 – 29,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,968 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,968 miles (+2,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,968 miles
    Test number
    260094415595
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,529 miles (+6,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,529 miles
    Test number
    745723568805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,461 miles (+371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,461 miles
    Test number
    584505469206
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre joint clamp incomplete / joint not blowing.

  4. Pass114,090 miles (+7,708)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,090 miles
    Test number
    408386575303
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,382 miles (+9,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,382 miles
    Test number
    542154540721
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass96,481 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,481 miles
    Test number
    150310040510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,480 miles (+19,379)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,480 miles
    Test number
    769793961975
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass77,101 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,101 miles
    Test number
    682806496665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,100 miles (+10,492)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,100 miles
    Test number
    338887192539
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

  10. Pass66,608 miles (+5,794)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,608 miles
    Test number
    860929825304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,814 miles (+7,918)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,814 miles
    Test number
    443317576929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,896 miles (+7,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,896 miles
    Test number
    797267217958
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass45,797 miles (+8,597)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    617008364252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,200 miles
    Test number
    446299753278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,200 miles (+8,142)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,200 miles
    Test number
    746296853273
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass29,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    705292762297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 CHY

Does LR59 CHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 CHY is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 CHY?
The MOT on LR59 CHY is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 CHY done?
LR59 CHY was recorded at 122,968 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,042 miles a year.
Has LR59 CHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 CHY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LR59 CHY 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 LR59 CHY find?
LR59 CHY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides.

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