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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LX09 VNUMOT history

LX09 VNU is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LX09 VNU grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,369 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 VNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 VNU was last recorded at 156,369 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 6,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,404 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,965 miles
Average per year
9,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,369 miles
  • 2025 – 149,404 miles
  • 2024 – 142,165 miles
  • 2023 – 133,623 miles
  • 2022 – 120,721 miles
  • 2021 – 109,396 miles
  • 2020 – 104,752 miles
  • 2019 – 97,329 miles
  • 2018 – 88,832 miles
  • 2017 – 79,406 miles
  • 2016 – 71,171 miles
  • 2015 – 61,958 miles
  • 2014 – 49,884 miles
  • 2013 – 41,766 miles
  • 2012 – 27,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,369 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 245/45x17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,369 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,369 miles
    Test number
    122252587174
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,369 miles (+6,965)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,369 miles
    Test number
    238317455871
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,404 miles (+22)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,404 miles
    Test number
    745331477984
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail149,382 miles (+7,217)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,382 miles
    Test number
    353999930237
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and off side (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on outer edge 245/45/17

  5. Pass142,165 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,165 miles
    Test number
    807041146665
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail142,160 miles (+8,537)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,160 miles
    Test number
    569433552574
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass133,623 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,623 miles
    Test number
    249622789056
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Fail133,623 miles (+12,902)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,623 miles
    Test number
    810951689243
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (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 Service brake excessively binding wheelbearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mis-shaped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass120,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,721 miles
    Test number
    891877972574
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45x17 cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail120,721 miles (+11,325)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,721 miles
    Test number
    247418447265
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45x17 cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass109,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,396 miles
    Test number
    654050338561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,396 miles (+4,644)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,396 miles
    Test number
    487178323096
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split and perished not exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front bald inner edges 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass104,752 miles (+7,423)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,752 miles
    Test number
    647530190359
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass97,329 miles (+8,497)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,329 miles
    Test number
    906834659943
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin POSSIBLY BELOW LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass88,832 miles (+9,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,832 miles
    Test number
    815072216156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres badly feathered

  16. Pass79,406 miles (+8,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,406 miles
    Test number
    361752248211
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Pass71,171 miles (+9,213)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,171 miles
    Test number
    703213698207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,958 miles (+12,074)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    428431965093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen n/s
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass49,884 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,884 miles
    Test number
    796737264029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,766 miles
    Test number
    858369373044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail41,764 miles (+13,929)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,764 miles
    Test number
    826899673048
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,835 miles
    Test number
    928787572047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 VNU

Does LX09 VNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 VNU is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 VNU?
The MOT on LX09 VNU is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 VNU done?
LX09 VNU was recorded at 156,369 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 9,155 miles a year.
Has LX09 VNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 VNU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX09 VNU 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 VNU find?
LX09 VNU passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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