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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

LR59 DMYMOT history

LR59 DMY is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LR59 DMY black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,432 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 DMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 DMY was last recorded at 161,432 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 6,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,087 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,345 miles
Average per year
8,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,432 miles
  • 2025 – 155,087 miles
  • 2024 – 145,362 miles
  • 2023 – 138,407 miles
  • 2022 – 130,148 miles
  • 2021 – 122,595 miles
  • 2020 – 113,341 miles
  • 2019 – 109,054 miles
  • 2018 – 91,314 miles
  • 2017 – 78,676 miles
  • 2016 – 69,263 miles
  • 2015 – 57,165 miles
  • 2014 – 55,022 miles
  • 2013 – 44,893 miles
  • 2012 – 36,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,432 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,432 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,432 miles
    Test number
    554734098416
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,432 miles (+6,345)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,432 miles
    Test number
    763021713394
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,087 miles (+9,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    155,087 miles
    Test number
    830113903118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,362 miles (+6,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,362 miles
    Test number
    158872342163
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass138,407 miles (+8,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,407 miles
    Test number
    610248440113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass130,148 miles (+7,553)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,148 miles
    Test number
    819159221622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,595 miles (+103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,595 miles
    Test number
    396033476872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail122,492 miles (+9,151)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,492 miles
    Test number
    511398508895
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,341 miles (+4,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,341 miles
    Test number
    226446298458
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS/OS (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass109,054 miles (+17,740)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,054 miles
    Test number
    995910770461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    325712612492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail91,314 miles (+12,638)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    176314328108
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass78,676 miles (+9,413)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,676 miles
    Test number
    280136304465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,263 miles
    Test number
    184297616943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,263 miles (+12,098)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,263 miles
    Test number
    235503603283
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass57,165 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,165 miles
    Test number
    834678794376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,022 miles
    Test number
    369693034469
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail55,022 miles (+10,129)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,022 miles
    Test number
    279103434238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass44,893 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,893 miles
    Test number
    425968823207
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail44,893 miles (+8,126)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,893 miles
    Test number
    445998023219
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass36,767 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,767 miles
    Test number
    695391732249
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Questions about LR59 DMY

Does LR59 DMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 DMY is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 DMY?
The MOT on LR59 DMY is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 DMY done?
LR59 DMY was recorded at 161,432 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 8,878 miles a year.
Has LR59 DMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 DMY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 DMY 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 DMY find?
LR59 DMY passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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