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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

LX09 XAFMOT history

LX09 XAF is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LX09 XAF black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,946 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 XAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 XAF was last recorded at 116,946 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 8,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,922 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,024 miles
Average per year
7,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,946 miles
  • 2025 – 108,922 miles
  • 2024 – 96,542 miles
  • 2022 – 87,431 miles
  • 2021 – 87,113 miles
  • 2020 – 83,088 miles
  • 2018 – 78,736 miles
  • 2017 – 70,679 miles
  • 2016 – 64,784 miles
  • 2015 – 61,082 miles
  • 2014 – 39,304 miles
  • 2013 – 19,456 miles
  • 2012 – 13,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,946 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing 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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,946 miles (+8,024)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,946 miles
    Test number
    125009777202
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass108,922 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,922 miles
    Test number
    202316161239
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Fail108,922 miles (+12,380)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,922 miles
    Test number
    663053236509
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass96,542 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,542 miles
    Test number
    933025272104
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail96,542 miles (+9,111)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,542 miles
    Test number
    869929588743
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass87,431 miles (+318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,431 miles
    Test number
    418375173865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass87,113 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,113 miles
    Test number
    465739595669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,088 miles
    Test number
    324365110148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,088 miles (+4,352)2 dangerous12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,088 miles
    Test number
    877135373664
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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 (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass78,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,736 miles
    Test number
    909139857261
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail78,736 miles (+8,057)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,736 miles
    Test number
    270324480646
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass70,679 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,679 miles
    Test number
    838642638895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,784 miles (+3,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,784 miles
    Test number
    939513399692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass61,082 miles (+21,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,082 miles
    Test number
    328501595192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass39,304 miles (+29)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,304 miles
    Test number
    686375354164
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing edges
  16. Fail39,275 miles (+19,819)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,275 miles
    Test number
    556924654149
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing edges
  17. Pass19,456 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,456 miles
    Test number
    217606293064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,957 miles
    Test number
    936490162097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 XAF

Does LX09 XAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 XAF is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 XAF?
The MOT on LX09 XAF is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 XAF done?
LX09 XAF was recorded at 116,946 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 7,405 miles a year.
Has LX09 XAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 XAF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LX09 XAF 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 XAF find?
LX09 XAF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge.

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