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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.

LS59 YML blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass151,229 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass92,229 miles (+3,825)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,229 miles
    Test number
    395706665968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass76,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,533 miles
    Test number
    406798532176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. Pass65,882 miles (+14,961)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,882 miles
    Test number
    566633002274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,921 miles
    Test number
    341346997091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass38,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,352 miles
    Test number
    539296101989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass25,201 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,201 miles
    Test number
    555056054319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,987 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    19,987 miles
    Test number
    678765193259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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