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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

LX09 SFJMOT history

LX09 SFJ is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 21 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

LX09 SFJ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
79,161 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 SFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 SFJ was last recorded at 79,161 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,961 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
200 miles
Average per year
4,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,161 miles
  • 2023 – 72,019 miles
  • 2022 – 67,771 miles
  • 2021 – 61,403 miles
  • 2019 – 53,670 miles
  • 2018 – 45,625 miles
  • 2016 – 38,029 miles
  • 2015 – 31,259 miles
  • 2014 – 28,041 miles
  • 2013 – 22,959 miles
  • 2012 – 19,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,161 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,161 miles (+200)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,161 miles
    Test number
    217401033562
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail78,961 miles (+6,942)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,961 miles
    Test number
    120824999390
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass72,019 miles (+4,248)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,019 miles
    Test number
    797462198874
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4x badly worn an cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass67,771 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,771 miles
    Test number
    662738573933
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline cracking no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline cracking no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail67,771 miles (+6,368)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,771 miles
    Test number
    880434194113
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline cracking no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline cracking no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass61,403 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,403 miles
    Test number
    459001768002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,400 miles (+7,730)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,400 miles
    Test number
    640825832112
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass53,670 miles (+8,045)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,670 miles
    Test number
    795394683051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,625 miles (+7,596)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,625 miles
    Test number
    335066651933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,029 miles
    Test number
    553351231804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail38,029 miles (+6,770)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,029 miles
    Test number
    117265649412
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted both (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass31,259 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,259 miles
    Test number
    701027551914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,041 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,041 miles
    Test number
    578275544212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,959 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,959 miles
    Test number
    717949153082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,426 miles
    Test number
    567977342035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 SFJ

Does LX09 SFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX09 SFJ expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX09 SFJ?
The MOT on LX09 SFJ expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX09 SFJ done?
LX09 SFJ was recorded at 79,161 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 4,901 miles a year.
Has LX09 SFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 SFJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LX09 SFJ 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 LX09 SFJ find?
LX09 SFJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 6 more.

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