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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LX59 RYDMOT history

LX59 RYD is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LX59 RYD black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
98,567 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 RYD
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
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 RYD was last recorded at 98,567 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,287 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,280 miles
Average per year
6,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,567 miles
  • 2025 – 97,287 miles
  • 2023 – 93,910 miles
  • 2022 – 91,505 miles
  • 2021 – 86,258 miles
  • 2020 – 84,320 miles
  • 2019 – 81,040 miles
  • 2018 – 75,292 miles
  • 2017 – 68,361 miles
  • 2016 – 58,903 miles
  • 2015 – 47,879 miles
  • 2014 – 37,074 miles
  • 2013 – 26,288 miles
  • 2012 – 16,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,567 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read plate read 0.65 machine read zero
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySome underside components not visible with undertrays fitted

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.

  • Emissions to clean to read 0.65 required machine read zero.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake pipe ferrules all four corners

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,567 miles (+1,280)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,567 miles
    Test number
    821316371107
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read plate read 0.65 machine read zero
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome underside components not visible with undertrays fitted

  2. Pass97,287 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,287 miles
    Test number
    292062318562
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read 0.65 required machine read zero.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail97,284 miles (+3,374)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,284 miles
    Test number
    994934306218
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read 0.65 required machine read zero.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,910 miles (+2,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,910 miles
    Test number
    667669132875
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass91,505 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,505 miles
    Test number
    575172195457
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake pipe ferrules all four corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail91,497 miles (+5,239)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,497 miles
    Test number
    772446290537
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake pipe ferrules all four corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,258 miles (+1,938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    728391707264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass84,320 miles (+3,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    975455353958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight brake bind when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight brake bind when turned by hand

  9. Pass81,040 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,040 miles
    Test number
    227365112311
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmoke test no reading on the machine.

  10. Fail81,040 miles (+5,748)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,040 miles
    Test number
    584018238672
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmoke test no reading on the machine.

  11. Pass75,292 miles (+6,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,292 miles
    Test number
    854274406471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmoke test no reading on the machine.

  12. Pass68,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,361 miles
    Test number
    146866225664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,361 miles (+9,458)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,361 miles
    Test number
    153313506858
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass58,903 miles (+11,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,903 miles
    Test number
    874241139298
    • AdvisoryEmissions test,no reading given

  15. Pass47,879 miles (+10,805)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,879 miles
    Test number
    499287878697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,074 miles (+10,786)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,074 miles
    Test number
    808351384259
    • NoteEmissions test,no reading given.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyre walls,showing signs of aging

  17. Pass26,288 miles (+10,055)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,288 miles
    Test number
    497369263225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,233 miles
    Test number
    896353582290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 RYD

Does LX59 RYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 RYD is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 RYD?
The MOT on LX59 RYD is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 RYD done?
LX59 RYD was recorded at 98,567 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 6,067 miles a year.
Has LX59 RYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 RYD has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LX59 RYD 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 RYD find?
LX59 RYD passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; emissions to clean to read plate read 0.65 machine read zero; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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