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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LR59 DNNMOT history

LR59 DNN is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 206,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

LR59 DNN black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
206,497 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 DNN
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
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 DNN was last recorded at 206,497 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 14,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,681 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
14,816 miles
Average per year
10,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,497 miles
  • 2024 – 191,681 miles
  • 2023 – 173,853 miles
  • 2022 – 161,888 miles
  • 2021 – 152,824 miles
  • 2020 – 138,701 miles
  • 2019 – 126,407 miles
  • 2018 – 114,107 miles
  • 2017 – 106,860 miles
  • 2016 – 100,382 miles
  • 2015 – 97,023 miles
  • 2014 – 89,170 miles
  • 2013 – 82,117 miles
  • 2012 – 76,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,497 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,497 miles (+14,816)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    206,497 miles
    Test number
    890673573992
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass191,681 miles (+17,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    191,681 miles
    Test number
    490930332579
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just over 1.6m cords may start to show soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass173,853 miles (+11,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    173,853 miles
    Test number
    275089376830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,888 miles (+9,064)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,888 miles
    Test number
    330032197747
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

  5. Pass152,824 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,824 miles
    Test number
    515413701454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,443 miles (+13,742)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,443 miles
    Test number
    772535932672
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass138,701 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,701 miles
    Test number
    811585593537
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail138,701 miles (+12,294)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,701 miles
    Test number
    925193861945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass126,407 miles (+281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,407 miles
    Test number
    911525422702
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail126,126 miles (+12,019)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,126 miles
    Test number
    850688161131
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass114,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,107 miles
    Test number
    802088409289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail114,107 miles (+7,247)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,107 miles
    Test number
    687959274139
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryLow washer fluid light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass106,860 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,860 miles
    Test number
    298891573310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,382 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,382 miles
    Test number
    419140705735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,023 miles (+7,853)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,023 miles
    Test number
    117421349697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,170 miles (+7,053)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,170 miles
    Test number
    509553674237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,117 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,117 miles
    Test number
    358276753280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,580 miles
    Test number
    125059162203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 DNN

Does LR59 DNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 DNN expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 DNN?
The MOT on LR59 DNN expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 DNN done?
LR59 DNN was recorded at 206,497 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 10,045 miles a year.
Has LR59 DNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 DNN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LR59 DNN 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 DNN find?
LR59 DNN passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear, and 6 more.

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