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Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR59 YHWMOT history

LR59 YHW is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 232,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

LR59 YHW red Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
232,540 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YHW was last recorded at 232,540 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 2,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,413 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,127 miles
Average per year
11,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 232,540 miles
  • 2024 – 230,413 miles
  • 2023 – 226,205 miles
  • 2022 – 219,225 miles
  • 2020 – 197,998 miles
  • 2019 – 187,433 miles
  • 2018 – 175,780 miles
  • 2017 – 167,588 miles
  • 2016 – 159,005 miles
  • 2015 – 143,579 miles
  • 2014 – 135,416 miles
  • 2013 – 124,258 miles
  • 2012 – 79,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,540 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,540 miles (+2,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    232,540 miles
    Test number
    816964763774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass230,413 miles (+4,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    230,413 miles
    Test number
    671865707650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass226,205 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    226,205 miles
    Test number
    435848928818
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail226,204 miles (+6,979)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,204 miles
    Test number
    464824313489
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass219,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    219,225 miles
    Test number
    880327898193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail219,225 miles (+7)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,225 miles
    Test number
    951638924283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail219,218 miles (+21,220)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,218 miles
    Test number
    170973111945
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass197,998 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    197,998 miles
    Test number
    322776885965
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sun visor not secure in up position
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail197,998 miles (+10,565)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,998 miles
    Test number
    665246451157
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sun visor not secure in up position
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass187,433 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    187,433 miles
    Test number
    317696157494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail187,432 miles (+11,652)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,432 miles
    Test number
    972623968673
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass175,780 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    175,780 miles
    Test number
    530409889305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail175,778 miles (+8,190)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,778 miles
    Test number
    869267507558
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass167,588 miles (+8,583)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    167,588 miles
    Test number
    719439688403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass159,005 miles (+15,426)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    159,005 miles
    Test number
    607739442701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass143,579 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    143,579 miles
    Test number
    893045619179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted

  17. Fail143,579 miles (+8,163)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,579 miles
    Test number
    383758784179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted

  18. Pass135,416 miles (+11,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,416 miles
    Test number
    575948564276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass124,258 miles (+45,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    578416273290
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass79,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,043 miles
    Test number
    676321652213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR59 YHW

Does LR59 YHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 YHW expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YHW?
The MOT on LR59 YHW expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 YHW done?
LR59 YHW was recorded at 232,540 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 11,823 miles a year.
Has LR59 YHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YHW has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR59 YHW 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 YHW find?
LR59 YHW passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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