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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LS09 VYJMOT history

LS09 VYJ is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 20 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 196,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LS09 VYJ black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
196,823 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VYJ was last recorded at 196,823 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 3,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,470 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,353 miles
Average per year
10,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,823 miles
  • 2025 – 193,470 miles
  • 2024 – 188,399 miles
  • 2023 – 183,949 miles
  • 2022 – 179,208 miles
  • 2021 – 167,831 miles
  • 2020 – 154,883 miles
  • 2019 – 143,542 miles
  • 2018 – 130,340 miles
  • 2017 – 115,538 miles
  • 2016 – 102,927 miles
  • 2015 – 91,592 miles
  • 2014 – 73,572 miles
  • 2013 – 58,489 miles
  • 2012 – 44,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,823 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,823 miles (+3,353)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    196,823 miles
    Test number
    124460766929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass193,470 miles (+5,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    193,470 miles
    Test number
    792847597637
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass188,399 miles (+4,450)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    188,399 miles
    Test number
    462954550758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass183,949 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    183,949 miles
    Test number
    248679404138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Fail183,949 miles (+4,741)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,949 miles
    Test number
    672706998675
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. Pass179,208 miles (+11,377)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    179,208 miles
    Test number
    293275217866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  7. Pass167,831 miles (+12,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,831 miles
    Test number
    911774256039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass154,883 miles (+11,341)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    154,883 miles
    Test number
    871594774028
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Fronts + Rears (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass143,542 miles (+13,202)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,542 miles
    Test number
    455094934672
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass130,340 miles (+14,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,340 miles
    Test number
    567983658737
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge,both front tyres tread damaged
  11. Pass115,538 miles (+12,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,538 miles
    Test number
    614854545615
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
  12. Pass102,927 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,927 miles
    Test number
    469838085548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,926 miles (+11,334)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,926 miles
    Test number
    683249067265
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass91,592 miles (+18,020)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,592 miles
    Test number
    137482190911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,572 miles (+15,083)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,572 miles
    Test number
    288368594494
    • NoteBoth front upper suspension arm bushes very slightly worn
  16. Pass58,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,489 miles
    Test number
    566309693108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,489 miles (+13,742)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,489 miles
    Test number
    686609593176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  18. Pass44,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,747 miles
    Test number
    307561802440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 VYJ

Does LS09 VYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 VYJ is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VYJ?
The MOT on LS09 VYJ is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 VYJ done?
LS09 VYJ was recorded at 196,823 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 10,832 miles a year.
Has LS09 VYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VYJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS09 VYJ 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 VYJ find?
LS09 VYJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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