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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LX09 VNHMOT history

LX09 VNH is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

LX09 VNH 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 Jul 2024
Mileage
167,422 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 VNH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 VNH was last recorded at 167,422 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 19,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,565 miles · 13 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
19,857 miles
Average per year
11,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,422 miles
  • 2022 – 147,565 miles
  • 2021 – 136,729 miles
  • 2019 – 135,681 miles
  • 2018 – 134,269 miles
  • 2017 – 132,023 miles
  • 2016 – 121,104 miles
  • 2015 – 105,347 miles
  • 2014 – 93,543 miles
  • 2013 – 69,914 miles
  • 2011 – 31,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,422 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,422 miles (+19,857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    167,422 miles
    Test number
    813217156590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass147,565 miles (+10,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    147,565 miles
    Test number
    551660347856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,729 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    136,729 miles
    Test number
    596058028944
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

  4. Fail136,729 miles (+1,048)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,729 miles
    Test number
    936958891497
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

  5. Pass135,681 miles (+1,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,681 miles
    Test number
    998854324972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass134,269 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    134,269 miles
    Test number
    877591963319
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively leaking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail134,260 miles (+2,237)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,260 miles
    Test number
    374377941296
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass132,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,023 miles
    Test number
    586264550445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,023 miles (+80)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,023 miles
    Test number
    526879342251
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Fail131,943 miles (+10,839)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,943 miles
    Test number
    727824647032
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass121,104 miles (+15,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,104 miles
    Test number
    923585831556
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass105,347 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    976280760957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Fail105,347 miles (+11,804)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    131948097066
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass93,543 miles (+23,629)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,543 miles
    Test number
    188663624279
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass69,914 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,914 miles
    Test number
    889092323215
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail69,914 miles (+38,484)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,914 miles
    Test number
    335722923237
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass31,430 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,430 miles
    Test number
    188830121354
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LX09 VNH

Does LX09 VNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX09 VNH expired on 24 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX09 VNH?
The MOT on LX09 VNH expired on 24 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX09 VNH done?
LX09 VNH was recorded at 167,422 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 11,635 miles a year.
Has LX09 VNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 VNH has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LX09 VNH 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 VNH find?
LX09 VNH passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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