
Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
LS09 BNXMOT history
LS09 BNX is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 153,683 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,935 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 BNX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 22 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 BNX was last recorded at 153,683 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 153,679 miles · 15 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,935 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,683 miles
- 2025 – 148,885 miles
- 2024 – 144,785 miles
- 2023 – 138,749 miles
- 2022 – 133,742 miles
- 2021 – 129,150 miles
- 2020 – 123,536 miles
- 2019 – 118,815 miles
- 2018 – 112,856 miles
- 2017 – 105,290 miles
- 2016 – 94,843 miles
- 2015 – 78,443 miles
- 2014 – 60,625 miles
- 2013 – 31,442 miles
- 2012 – 24,051 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,683 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 153,683 miles
- Test number
- 842205744817
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,679 miles (+4,794)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,679 miles
- Test number
- 140501283657
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,885 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 148,885 miles
- Test number
- 403547693483
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail148,867 miles (+4,082)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,867 miles
- Test number
- 920184959827
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure not located around upper strut mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper lever sticking
Pass144,785 miles (+6,036)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 144,785 miles
- Test number
- 192687392016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,749 miles (+5,007)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 138,749 miles
- Test number
- 217564006519
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass133,742 miles (+4,592)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 133,742 miles
- Test number
- 604542216536
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,150 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 129,150 miles
- Test number
- 180748556437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,143 miles (+5,607)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,143 miles
- Test number
- 711067539267
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass123,536 miles (+4,721)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 123,536 miles
- Test number
- 935043770381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass118,815 miles (+5,959)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 118,815 miles
- Test number
- 114867402915
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass112,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 112,856 miles
- Test number
- 659308365537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,856 miles (+7,566)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,856 miles
- Test number
- 673703370790
- MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass105,290 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 105,290 miles
- Test number
- 841001453864
- AdvisoryCovers fitted under the car
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade smearing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
Fail105,290 miles (+12)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,290 miles
- Test number
- 957312564947
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCovers fitted under the car
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade smearing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
Fail105,278 miles (+10,435)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,278 miles
- Test number
- 477606999832
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen scratched on NSF
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass94,843 miles (+16,400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 94,843 miles
- Test number
- 418291600191
- AdvisoryFront Front Brake pads very low
Pass78,443 miles (+17,818)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 78,443 miles
- Test number
- 527944585195
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,625 miles (+29,183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 60,625 miles
- Test number
- 587003764123
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 31,442 miles
- Test number
- 975551573009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,440 miles (+7,389)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,440 miles
- Test number
- 655901173094
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass24,051 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 24,051 miles
- Test number
- 837044672032
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS09 BNX
- Does LS09 BNX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 BNX is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 BNX?
- The MOT on LS09 BNX is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS09 BNX done?
- LS09 BNX was recorded at 153,683 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 8,935 miles a year.
- Has LS09 BNX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 BNX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS09 BNX 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 LS09 BNX find?
- LS09 BNX passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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