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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LX59 RHZMOT history

LX59 RHZ is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 2 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LX59 RHZ red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,656 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 RHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 RHZ was last recorded at 160,656 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 9,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,474 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,182 miles
Average per year
10,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,656 miles
  • 2024 – 151,474 miles
  • 2023 – 143,602 miles
  • 2022 – 136,739 miles
  • 2021 – 128,753 miles
  • 2020 – 124,073 miles
  • 2019 – 118,102 miles
  • 2018 – 114,024 miles
  • 2017 – 101,132 miles
  • 2016 – 80,348 miles
  • 2015 – 59,291 miles
  • 2014 – 42,595 miles
  • 2013 – 26,072 miles
  • 2012 – 17,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,656 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (205/55r16)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread, worn on inner edges and cracked/perished (205/55r16)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,656 miles
    Test number
    285579951111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail160,656 miles (+9,182)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,656 miles
    Test number
    927041601116
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass151,474 miles (+7,872)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,474 miles
    Test number
    178917769012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,602 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,602 miles
    Test number
    639728806944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail143,581 miles (+6,842)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,581 miles
    Test number
    631784843703
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass136,739 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,739 miles
    Test number
    822634998797
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm of tread, worn on inner edges and cracked/perished (205/55r16)

  7. Fail136,719 miles (+7,966)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,719 miles
    Test number
    195582960157
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre sleeve clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm of tread, worn on inner edges and cracked/perished (205/55r16)

  8. Pass128,753 miles (+4,680)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,753 miles
    Test number
    570846662132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,073 miles (+5,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,073 miles
    Test number
    432991097707
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass118,102 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,102 miles
    Test number
    505011066989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,099 miles (+4,075)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,099 miles
    Test number
    260303493480
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass114,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,024 miles
    Test number
    968703244788
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail114,021 miles (+12,889)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,021 miles
    Test number
    833532922313
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass101,132 miles (+20,784)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,132 miles
    Test number
    962876581398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,348 miles (+21,057)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,348 miles
    Test number
    990145225595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,291 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,291 miles
    Test number
    186196515246
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail59,291 miles (+16,696)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,291 miles
    Test number
    208316115272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass42,595 miles (+16,523)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,595 miles
    Test number
    308992634433
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass26,072 miles (+8,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,072 miles
    Test number
    547626623229
    • NoteNsf tyre has cut on outer side wall

  20. Pass17,448 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,448 miles
    Test number
    418283332219
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut on outer side wall no cords showing

Questions about LX59 RHZ

Does LX59 RHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 RHZ is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX59 RHZ?
The MOT on LX59 RHZ is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 RHZ done?
LX59 RHZ was recorded at 160,656 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 10,830 miles a year.
Has LX59 RHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 RHZ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX59 RHZ 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 LX59 RHZ find?
LX59 RHZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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