Audi A3
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc
LX09 SMVMOT history
LX09 SMV is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,805 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 116,805 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,061 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX09 SMV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 19 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX09 SMV was last recorded at 116,805 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 5,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,158 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,647 miles
- Average per year
- 6,061 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,805 miles
- 2024 – 111,158 miles
- 2023 – 103,344 miles
- 2022 – 98,955 miles
- 2021 – 95,988 miles
- 2020 – 94,159 miles
- 2019 – 87,005 miles
- 2018 – 79,232 miles
- 2017 – 68,758 miles
- 2016 – 64,408 miles
- 2015 – 58,551 miles
- 2014 – 50,226 miles
- 2013 – 44,499 miles
- 2012 – 35,040 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,805 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,805 miles (+5,647)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 116,805 miles
- Test number
- 952684541141
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass111,158 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 111,158 miles
- Test number
- 137735541697
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail111,158 miles (+7,814)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,158 miles
- Test number
- 699066916341
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass103,344 miles (+4,389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 103,344 miles
- Test number
- 472897928112
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,955 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 98,955 miles
- Test number
- 628092446539
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail98,955 miles (+2,967)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,955 miles
- Test number
- 299267719075
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass95,988 miles (+1,829)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 95,988 miles
- Test number
- 805137769716
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNER
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,159 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 94,159 miles
- Test number
- 169109430904
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail94,159 miles (+25)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,159 miles
- Test number
- 869556044588
- 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail94,134 miles (+7,129)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,134 miles
- Test number
- 896427041939
- MajorEmissions not tested Excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryReverse lamps not working
Pass87,005 miles (+7,773)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 87,005 miles
- Test number
- 869787217506
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass79,232 miles (+10,474)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 79,232 miles
- Test number
- 184866745351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,758 miles (+4,350)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 68,758 miles
- Test number
- 291666906548
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)
Pass64,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 64,408 miles
- Test number
- 229946610672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,408 miles (+5,857)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,408 miles
- Test number
- 911785620191
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass58,551 miles (+8,325)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 58,551 miles
- Test number
- 601324397663
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,226 miles (+5,727)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 50,226 miles
- Test number
- 867341054266
- NoteFront brake pads are wearing low.
Pass44,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 44,499 miles
- Test number
- 305972953485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,499 miles (+9,459)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,499 miles
- Test number
- 355322153254
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,040 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 35,040 miles
- Test number
- 905561462165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX09 SMV
- Does LX09 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 SMV is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LX09 SMV?
- The MOT on LX09 SMV is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX09 SMV done?
- LX09 SMV was recorded at 116,805 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,061 miles a year.
- Has LX09 SMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX09 SMV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX09 SMV 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 SMV find?
- LX09 SMV passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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