
Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
LS59 YMLMOT history
LS59 YML is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 3 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,229 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 151,229 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,407 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 YML
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 3 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 YML was last recorded at 151,229 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,049 miles · 16 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 180 miles
- Average per year
- 10,407 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,229 miles
- 2024 – 141,972 miles
- 2023 – 123,888 miles
- 2022 – 104,646 miles
- 2021 – 97,055 miles
- 2020 – 92,229 miles
- 2019 – 88,404 miles
- 2018 – 76,533 miles
- 2017 – 65,882 miles
- 2016 – 50,921 miles
- 2015 – 38,352 miles
- 2014 – 25,201 miles
- 2013 – 19,987 miles
- 2012 – 14,293 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,229 miles (+180)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 151,229 miles
- Test number
- 151909190579
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail151,049 miles (+9,077)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,049 miles
- Test number
- 750180246454
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass141,972 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 141,972 miles
- Test number
- 141387387862
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail141,967 miles (+18,079)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,967 miles
- Test number
- 475386862610
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,888 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 123,888 miles
- Test number
- 697188428234
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded however exhaust not leaking or insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail123,888 miles (+19,242)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,888 miles
- Test number
- 469902094759
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass104,646 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 104,646 miles
- Test number
- 656872158912
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail104,646 miles (+7,591)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,646 miles
- Test number
- 152372030140
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,055 miles (+4,826)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 97,055 miles
- Test number
- 841261730208
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,229 miles (+3,825)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 92,229 miles
- Test number
- 395706665968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,404 miles (+11,871)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 88,404 miles
- Test number
- 303449081044
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,533 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 76,533 miles
- Test number
- 406798532176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,533 miles (+10,651)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,533 miles
- Test number
- 340688622412
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass65,882 miles (+14,961)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 65,882 miles
- Test number
- 566633002274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 50,921 miles
- Test number
- 341346997091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,921 miles (+12,569)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,921 miles
- Test number
- 986630603207
- FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass38,352 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 38,352 miles
- Test number
- 539296101989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,352 miles (+13,151)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,352 miles
- Test number
- 456505041420
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,201 miles (+5,214)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 25,201 miles
- Test number
- 555056054319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,987 miles (+5,694)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 19,987 miles
- Test number
- 678765193259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 14,293 miles
- Test number
- 938609392218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS59 YML
- Does LS59 YML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 YML is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 YML?
- The MOT on LS59 YML is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 YML done?
- LS59 YML was recorded at 151,229 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 10,407 miles a year.
- Has LS59 YML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 YML has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS59 YML 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 LS59 YML find?
- LS59 YML passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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