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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

LS09 DFYMOT history

LS09 DFY is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LS09 DFY grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,011 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 DFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 DFY was last recorded at 108,011 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 3,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,881 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,130 miles
Average per year
4,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,011 miles
  • 2025 – 104,881 miles
  • 2022 – 104,426 miles
  • 2021 – 102,637 miles
  • 2020 – 96,802 miles
  • 2019 – 90,383 miles
  • 2018 – 84,769 miles
  • 2017 – 81,409 miles
  • 2016 – 77,335 miles
  • 2015 – 73,476 miles
  • 2014 – 64,144 miles
  • 2013 – 51,068 miles
  • 2012 – 37,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,011 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,011 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,011 miles
    Test number
    564958795354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,881 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,881 miles
    Test number
    757604775954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail104,879 miles (+453)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,879 miles
    Test number
    604814425811
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass104,426 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,426 miles
    Test number
    341762947504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail104,378 miles (+1,741)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,378 miles
    Test number
    741674259810
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass102,637 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,637 miles
    Test number
    906754712814
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail102,634 miles (+471)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,634 miles
    Test number
    778267963131
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail102,163 miles (+5,361)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,163 miles
    Test number
    449775466615
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted inner bad clips insecure (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracking deteriorating
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake grabbing/binding slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shock absorber has a light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre was flat before test pumped up to carry out examination
  9. Pass96,802 miles (+6,419)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,802 miles
    Test number
    456022045781
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres cracking starting to deteriorate on outer sidewalls
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre approaching wear markers legal limit 1.89mm remaining
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake disc wearing uneven pitting corrosion on outer edges of faces
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner brake pad approching legal limit today
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread
  10. Pass90,383 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    859523397029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,769 miles (+3,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,769 miles
    Test number
    526248654093
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low in tread
  12. Pass81,409 miles (+4,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,409 miles
    Test number
    742643973991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass77,335 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,335 miles
    Test number
    365211265320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,476 miles (+9,332)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,476 miles
    Test number
    645044145083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,144 miles (+13,076)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,144 miles
    Test number
    106849094483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,068 miles
    Test number
    799803593054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail51,068 miles (+13,435)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,068 miles
    Test number
    978803493083
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass37,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,633 miles
    Test number
    885117882075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 DFY

Does LS09 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 DFY is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 DFY?
The MOT on LS09 DFY is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 DFY done?
LS09 DFY was recorded at 108,011 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 4,995 miles a year.
Has LS09 DFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 DFY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 DFY 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 DFY find?
LS09 DFY passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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