
Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
LX09 XAEMOT history
LX09 XAE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 151,958 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 151,958 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,557 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX09 XAE
- 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
- 1 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX09 XAE was last recorded at 151,958 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 9,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 142,185 miles · 14 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,773 miles
- Average per year
- 10,557 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 151,958 miles
- 2022 – 142,185 miles
- 2021 – 132,850 miles
- 2019 – 119,443 miles
- 2018 – 107,418 miles
- 2017 – 97,112 miles
- 2016 – 87,540 miles
- 2015 – 78,629 miles
- 2014 – 66,829 miles
- 2013 – 58,605 miles
- 2012 – 36,433 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam & air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
14 tests since 2 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,958 miles (+9,773)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 151,958 miles
- Test number
- 675495176213
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam & air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass142,185 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 142,185 miles
- Test number
- 993927031760
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted
Fail142,185 miles (+9,335)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,185 miles
- Test number
- 337195295886
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted
Pass132,850 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 132,850 miles
- Test number
- 784008533190
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail132,850 miles (+13,407)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,850 miles
- Test number
- 991886570793
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,443 miles (+12,025)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 119,443 miles
- Test number
- 455496081202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,418 miles (+10,306)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 107,418 miles
- Test number
- 189266062222
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,112 miles (+9,572)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 97,112 miles
- Test number
- 906894842819
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer tyre wall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small cuts in outer tyre wall
Pass87,540 miles (+8,911)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 87,540 miles
- Test number
- 740831752052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,629 miles (+11,800)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 78,629 miles
- Test number
- 365219295116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,829 miles (+8,224)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 66,829 miles
- Test number
- 386720214243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,605 miles (+22,172)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 58,605 miles
- Test number
- 296944833279
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,433 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,433 miles
- Test number
- 228873632056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,433 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,433 miles
- Test number
- 427823732048
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Questions about LX09 XAE
- Does LX09 XAE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX09 XAE expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX09 XAE?
- The MOT on LX09 XAE expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX09 XAE done?
- LX09 XAE was recorded at 151,958 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 10,557 miles a year.
- Has LX09 XAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX09 XAE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX09 XAE 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 XAE find?
- LX09 XAE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test dash-cam & air freshner; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.
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