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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

LX09 SFOMOT history

LX09 SFO is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LX09 SFO black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
99,902 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 SFO
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
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 SFO was last recorded at 99,902 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 5,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2016: 55,279 miles, lower than 131,678 miles on 18 Mar 2016.

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
94,902 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,000 miles
Average per year
5,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,902 miles
  • 2025 – 94,902 miles
  • 2024 – 92,520 miles
  • 2022 – 89,423 miles
  • 2021 – 79,892 miles
  • 2020 – 75,755 miles
  • 2019 – 72,396 miles
  • 2018 – 68,333 miles
  • 2017 – 62,522 miles
  • 2016 – 55,279 miles
  • 2015 – 48,159 miles
  • 2014 – 41,641 miles
  • 2013 – 34,121 miles
  • 2012 – 24,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,902 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear subframe corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Covers fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,902 miles (+5,000)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    99,902 miles
    Test number
    294409755982
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass94,902 miles (+23)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,902 miles
    Test number
    524328339498
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail94,879 miles (+2,359)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    973310014387
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs look to be wearing thin.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded.

  4. Pass92,520 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    641442080270
    • AdvisoryBall joint boots in both front lower suspension arms deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bushes in both front lower suspension arms deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded.
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail92,490 miles (+3,067)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,490 miles
    Test number
    957723255784
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,423 miles (+9,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,423 miles
    Test number
    213306813511
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded.

  7. Pass79,892 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,892 miles
    Test number
    389516626637
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes rear of front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres both worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  8. Fail79,892 miles (+4,137)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,892 miles
    Test number
    354967984854
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes rear of front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres both worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  9. Pass75,755 miles (+3,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,755 miles
    Test number
    764569129876
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre close to wear bars

  10. Pass72,396 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,396 miles
    Test number
    478191055420
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail72,396 miles (+4,063)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,396 miles
    Test number
    426767509581
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass68,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,333 miles
    Test number
    406772069528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,333 miles (+1,950)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,333 miles
    Test number
    176852836688
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass66,383 miles (+3,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,383 miles
    Test number
    597416353960
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn

  15. Pass62,522 miles (+7,243)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,522 miles
    Test number
    510324427046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,279 miles (-76,399)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,279 miles
    Test number
    588679051724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,678 miles (+83,519)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,678 miles
    Test number
    685972249381
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,159 miles (+6,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,159 miles
    Test number
    629938665031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,641 miles (+7,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,641 miles
    Test number
    438187974072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail34,121 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    138756863438
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,121 miles (+9,913)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    367596663007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,208 miles
    Test number
    448899062013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 SFO

Does LX09 SFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 SFO is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 SFO?
The MOT on LX09 SFO is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 SFO done?
LX09 SFO was recorded at 99,902 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 5,304 miles a year.
Has LX09 SFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 SFO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LX09 SFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX09 SFO find?
LX09 SFO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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