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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

LX09 VSNMOT history

LX09 VSN is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 23 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 125,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

LX09 VSN red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
125,766 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 VSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 VSN was last recorded at 125,766 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 3,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,076 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,690 miles
Average per year
5,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,766 miles
  • 2024 – 122,076 miles
  • 2023 – 120,846 miles
  • 2021 – 120,674 miles
  • 2019 – 115,070 miles
  • 2018 – 107,594 miles
  • 2017 – 98,006 miles
  • 2016 – 91,160 miles
  • 2015 – 81,564 miles
  • 2014 – 74,897 miles
  • 2013 – 60,255 miles
  • 2012 – 48,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,766 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,766 miles (+3,690)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,766 miles
    Test number
    297405647475
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass122,076 miles (+1,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,076 miles
    Test number
    304820278402
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  3. Pass120,846 miles (+172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,846 miles
    Test number
    751547772445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass120,674 miles (+1,598)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,674 miles
    Test number
    270629900025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass119,076 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,076 miles
    Test number
    795659838884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,070 miles (+7,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,070 miles
    Test number
    766438480949
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass107,594 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,594 miles
    Test number
    172615758239
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail107,591 miles (+9,585)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,591 miles
    Test number
    307655064792
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass98,006 miles (+6,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,006 miles
    Test number
    718939074204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass91,160 miles (+9,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,160 miles
    Test number
    919689709332
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp indicates a fault
  11. Pass81,564 miles (+6,667)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,564 miles
    Test number
    998406235107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,897 miles (+14,642)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,897 miles
    Test number
    405677334133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,255 miles (+11,433)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,255 miles
    Test number
    169162513138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,822 miles
    Test number
    329077792031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 VSN

Does LX09 VSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX09 VSN expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX09 VSN?
The MOT on LX09 VSN expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX09 VSN done?
LX09 VSN was recorded at 125,766 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 5,772 miles a year.
Has LX09 VSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 VSN has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LX09 VSN 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 VSN find?
LX09 VSN passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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