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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LX09 SFYMOT history

LX09 SFY is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LX09 SFY black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,460 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 SFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 SFY was last recorded at 115,460 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,450 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,460 miles
  • 2025 – 114,817 miles
  • 2024 – 110,773 miles
  • 2023 – 106,740 miles
  • 2022 – 101,480 miles
  • 2021 – 94,815 miles
  • 2020 – 87,045 miles
  • 2019 – 77,748 miles
  • 2018 – 71,540 miles
  • 2017 – 62,661 miles
  • 2016 – 51,842 miles
  • 2015 – 46,792 miles
  • 2014 – 42,032 miles
  • 2013 – 34,281 miles
  • 2012 – 24,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,460 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,460 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,460 miles
    Test number
    933505973048
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail115,450 miles (+633)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,450 miles
    Test number
    220234233023
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  3. Pass114,817 miles (+4,044)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,817 miles
    Test number
    519588164421
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass110,773 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,773 miles
    Test number
    101943629434
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,770 miles (+4,030)3 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,770 miles
    Test number
    403742241652
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,740 miles (+5,260)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,740 miles
    Test number
    342742295121
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low and perished.

  7. Pass101,480 miles (+6,665)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,480 miles
    Test number
    193656800136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,815 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,815 miles
    Test number
    492602854301
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail94,815 miles (+7,770)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,815 miles
    Test number
    805512281101
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass87,045 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,045 miles
    Test number
    894316479999
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is bald on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp is insecure

  11. Fail87,045 miles (+9,297)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,045 miles
    Test number
    963783337894
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is bald on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp is insecure

  12. Pass77,748 miles (+6,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,748 miles
    Test number
    516282124649
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,540 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    276513566296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight lip on front disc's

  14. Fail71,540 miles (+8,879)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    794218470435
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight lip on front disc's

  15. Pass62,661 miles (+10,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,661 miles
    Test number
    374251061193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass51,842 miles (+5,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,842 miles
    Test number
    224499112198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass46,792 miles (+4,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,792 miles
    Test number
    556397135031
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass42,032 miles (+7,751)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,032 miles
    Test number
    678881654029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,281 miles (+9,590)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,281 miles
    Test number
    987588223088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,691 miles
    Test number
    706162752095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail24,691 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,691 miles
    Test number
    748442352054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LX09 SFY

Does LX09 SFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 SFY is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 SFY?
The MOT on LX09 SFY is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 SFY done?
LX09 SFY was recorded at 115,460 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,247 miles a year.
Has LX09 SFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 SFY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LX09 SFY 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 SFY find?
LX09 SFY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central front lower gearbox mounting defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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