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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LX09 XCDMOT history

LX09 XCD is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 17 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LX09 XCD black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,236 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 XCD
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
17 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 XCD was last recorded at 166,236 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,229 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
9,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,236 miles
  • 2025 – 160,959 miles
  • 2024 – 153,882 miles
  • 2023 – 148,575 miles
  • 2022 – 142,741 miles
  • 2021 – 133,027 miles
  • 2020 – 125,673 miles
  • 2019 – 120,280 miles
  • 2018 – 112,721 miles
  • 2017 – 104,184 miles
  • 2016 – 94,737 miles
  • 2015 – 86,822 miles
  • 2014 – 62,935 miles
  • 2013 – 40,705 miles
  • 2012 – 21,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,236 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,236 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,236 miles
    Test number
    753860606485
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail166,229 miles (+5,270)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,229 miles
    Test number
    551871266917
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass160,959 miles (+7,077)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    160,959 miles
    Test number
    273632959992
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the in edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))

  4. Pass153,882 miles (+5,307)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,882 miles
    Test number
    473360622623
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass148,575 miles (+5,834)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,575 miles
    Test number
    332987036775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,741 miles (+9,714)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,741 miles
    Test number
    228915193330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,027 miles (+218)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,027 miles
    Test number
    307797165445
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,809 miles (+7,136)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,809 miles
    Test number
    599352445736
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,673 miles
    Test number
    794271452144
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low on the edges

  10. Fail125,673 miles (+5,393)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,673 miles
    Test number
    876690423757
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low on the edges

  11. Pass120,280 miles (+7,559)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,280 miles
    Test number
    396570646017
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,721 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    112,721 miles
    Test number
    661301755433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail112,680 miles (+8,496)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,680 miles
    Test number
    713513874247
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass104,184 miles (+9,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,184 miles
    Test number
    980927946406
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES DOWN TO APPROX 3 MM
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED

  15. Pass94,737 miles (+7,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,737 miles
    Test number
    735085934471
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass86,822 miles (+7,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,822 miles
    Test number
    256953435228
    • 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)

  17. Pass79,439 miles (+16,504)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,439 miles
    Test number
    705942445019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,935 miles (+22,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,935 miles
    Test number
    657402844093
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,705 miles
    Test number
    465423553098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,705 miles (+19,627)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,705 miles
    Test number
    795972153086
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass21,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,078 miles
    Test number
    116518042462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 XCD

Does LX09 XCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 XCD is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 XCD?
The MOT on LX09 XCD is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 XCD done?
LX09 XCD was recorded at 166,236 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 9,955 miles a year.
Has LX09 XCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 XCD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX09 XCD 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 XCD find?
LX09 XCD passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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