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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

V26 LMSMOT history

V26 LMS is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

V26 LMS grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
69,665 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 LMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 LMS was last recorded at 69,665 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,210 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,455 miles
Average per year
4,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,665 miles
  • 2025 – 67,210 miles
  • 2024 – 65,669 miles
  • 2023 – 63,895 miles
  • 2022 – 62,141 miles
  • 2021 – 60,256 miles
  • 2020 – 58,561 miles
  • 2019 – 57,124 miles
  • 2018 – 54,981 miles
  • 2017 – 46,120 miles
  • 2016 – 37,539 miles
  • 2015 – 27,600 miles
  • 2014 – 21,024 miles
  • 2013 – 17,136 miles
  • 2012 – 13,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,665 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight free play in steering rack arm
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,665 miles (+2,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    864780312467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight free play in steering rack arm
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass67,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    487072718381
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail67,210 miles (+1,541)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    984457706372
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass65,669 miles (+1,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,669 miles
    Test number
    879370749510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass63,895 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,895 miles
    Test number
    188021986430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail63,883 miles (+1,742)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    399015900536
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass62,141 miles (+1,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,141 miles
    Test number
    653775594296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass60,256 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,256 miles
    Test number
    467968674689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,561 miles (+1,437)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,561 miles
    Test number
    147516064433
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass57,124 miles (+2,143)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    322072921501
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems on back seat(s) couldn't check all adult belt(s)
  11. Pass54,981 miles (+8,861)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,981 miles
    Test number
    384211882061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,120 miles (+8,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    664925228987
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre outer wall perishing evident ok now but will need attn.
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre outer side wall found damaged at three places / ok now but will need attn. with time
  13. Pass37,539 miles (+9,939)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,539 miles
    Test number
    655308902479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,600 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,600 miles
    Test number
    959031455063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,938 miles (+5,914)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,938 miles
    Test number
    509070325007
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass21,024 miles (+3,888)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,024 miles
    Test number
    676707024089
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass17,136 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,136 miles
    Test number
    509465533031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,141 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,141 miles
    Test number
    126504652405
    • NoteSlight misting of oil from cam cover gasket

Questions about V26 LMS

Does V26 LMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 LMS is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 LMS?
The MOT on V26 LMS 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 V26 LMS done?
V26 LMS was recorded at 69,665 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,043 miles a year.
Has V26 LMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 LMS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V26 LMS 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 V26 LMS find?
V26 LMS passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner slight free play in steering rack arm; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4.

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