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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LX59 ZNKMOT history

LX59 ZNK is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 3 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LX59 ZNK 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,310 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 ZNK
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
3 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 ZNK was last recorded at 132,310 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 5,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,999 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,311 miles
Average per year
6,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,310 miles
  • 2025 – 126,999 miles
  • 2024 – 121,756 miles
  • 2023 – 116,682 miles
  • 2022 – 111,783 miles
  • 2021 – 108,060 miles
  • 2020 – 103,977 miles
  • 2019 – 101,057 miles
  • 2018 – 96,439 miles
  • 2017 – 89,754 miles
  • 2016 – 79,631 miles
  • 2015 – 70,246 miles
  • 2014 – 59,275 miles
  • 2013 – 49,377 miles
  • 2012 – 38,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,310 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (Just acceptable) (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,310 miles (+5,311)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,310 miles
    Test number
    466221799358
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (Just acceptable) (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass126,999 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,999 miles
    Test number
    617611607098
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail126,998 miles (+5,242)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,998 miles
    Test number
    675763484354
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass121,756 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,756 miles
    Test number
    989689818879
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail121,756 miles (+5,074)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,756 miles
    Test number
    897837459817
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass116,682 miles (+4,899)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,682 miles
    Test number
    541729554783
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass111,783 miles (+3,723)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,783 miles
    Test number
    234774745302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner edge (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass108,060 miles (+4,083)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,060 miles
    Test number
    230628356995
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres going out of shape
  9. Pass103,977 miles (+2,920)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,977 miles
    Test number
    959304265621
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components and bushes deteriorating
  10. Pass101,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,057 miles
    Test number
    499440792297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,057 miles (+4,618)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,057 miles
    Test number
    889047799023
    • 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))
  12. Pass96,439 miles (+6,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,439 miles
    Test number
    273934150644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald at inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn at inner edge
  13. Pass89,754 miles (+10,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,754 miles
    Test number
    977912688324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass79,631 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,631 miles
    Test number
    292621913827
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail79,631 miles (+9,385)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,631 miles
    Test number
    469236506818
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass70,246 miles (+10,971)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,246 miles
    Test number
    292339530602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,275 miles
    Test number
    489495544219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,275 miles (+9,898)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,275 miles
    Test number
    245345944202
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass49,377 miles (+10,853)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,377 miles
    Test number
    557485033226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,524 miles
    Test number
    316511032259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 ZNK

Does LX59 ZNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 ZNK is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 ZNK?
The MOT on LX59 ZNK is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 ZNK done?
LX59 ZNK was recorded at 132,310 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,625 miles a year.
Has LX59 ZNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 ZNK has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LX59 ZNK 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 ZNK find?
LX59 ZNK passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil (just acceptable).

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