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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LX09 SFEMOT history

LX09 SFE is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 2 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LX09 SFE blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
168,138 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 SFE
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
2 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 SFE was last recorded at 168,138 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2019: 100,128 miles, lower than 140,921 miles on 7 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,137 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,138 miles
  • 2025 – 168,093 miles
  • 2024 – 166,231 miles
  • 2023 – 164,140 miles
  • 2022 – 162,576 miles
  • 2021 – 159,719 miles
  • 2020 – 155,653 miles
  • 2019 – 100,128 miles
  • 2018 – 140,921 miles
  • 2017 – 138,219 miles
  • 2016 – 131,313 miles
  • 2015 – 107,368 miles
  • 2014 – 82,268 miles
  • 2013 – 58,161 miles
  • 2012 – 41,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,138 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,138 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    168,138 miles
    Test number
    147000986870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail168,137 miles (+44)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,137 miles
    Test number
    518458553635
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass168,093 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,093 miles
    Test number
    702371381787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,231 miles (+2,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,231 miles
    Test number
    519813237867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass164,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,140 miles
    Test number
    853353377284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail164,140 miles (+1,564)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,140 miles
    Test number
    107293889140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass162,576 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,576 miles
    Test number
    380718739336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass159,719 miles (+4,066)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,719 miles
    Test number
    230361498194
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE PIPES

  9. Pass155,653 miles (+55,525)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    155,653 miles
    Test number
    152204568476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,128 miles (-40,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    100,128 miles
    Test number
    743088511944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass140,921 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,921 miles
    Test number
    684429514313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,838 miles (+2,619)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,838 miles
    Test number
    934256181641
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass138,219 miles (+6,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,219 miles
    Test number
    679130096474
    • AdvisoryFront front number plate slight deterioration

  14. Pass131,313 miles (+23,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    131,313 miles
    Test number
    197763335631
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass107,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    419612415074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,366 miles (+25,098)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,366 miles
    Test number
    386702215059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,268 miles (+24,107)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    199474914093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,161 miles (+16,790)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,161 miles
    Test number
    658460113033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,371 miles
    Test number
    729828112051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 SFE

Does LX09 SFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 SFE is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 SFE?
The MOT on LX09 SFE is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 SFE done?
LX09 SFE was recorded at 168,138 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 8,928 miles a year.
Has LX09 SFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 SFE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX09 SFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX09 SFE find?
LX09 SFE passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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