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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

Y5 LREMOT history

Y5 LRE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

Y5 LRE black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,054 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LRE was last recorded at 149,054 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,020 miles · 22 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
8,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,054 miles
  • 2025 – 136,923 miles
  • 2024 – 128,816 miles
  • 2023 – 121,474 miles
  • 2022 – 112,908 miles
  • 2021 – 112,369 miles
  • 2020 – 103,761 miles
  • 2019 – 97,246 miles
  • 2018 – 82,497 miles
  • 2017 – 67,911 miles
  • 2016 – 58,463 miles
  • 2015 – 52,369 miles
  • 2014 – 43,343 miles
  • 2013 – 38,329 miles
  • 2012 – 25,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,054 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,054 miles (+34)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,054 miles
    Test number
    498372072651
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail149,020 miles (+12,097)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,020 miles
    Test number
    412024646997
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 92 W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,923 miles
    Test number
    225310389272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail136,923 miles (+8,107)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,923 miles
    Test number
    583289574760
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 worn out on edge + lump in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,816 miles (+7,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,816 miles
    Test number
    470123027633
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass121,474 miles (+99)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,474 miles
    Test number
    141315084373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail121,375 miles (+8,467)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,375 miles
    Test number
    368563483413
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass112,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,908 miles
    Test number
    159371799870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail112,907 miles (+538)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,907 miles
    Test number
    627866346312
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel stiff to rotate by hand

  10. Pass112,369 miles (+8,608)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,369 miles
    Test number
    454021117089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,761 miles (+478)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,761 miles
    Test number
    485516740501
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail103,283 miles (+6,037)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,283 miles
    Test number
    261971032100
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass97,246 miles (+14,749)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,246 miles
    Test number
    712148047279
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass82,497 miles (+14,586)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,497 miles
    Test number
    471195302226
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass67,911 miles (+9,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,911 miles
    Test number
    736608853934
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted area on inside of discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass58,463 miles (+6,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,463 miles
    Test number
    232238506289
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres have age cracks

  17. Pass52,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    290494547972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail52,369 miles (+9,026)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    712631398022
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass43,343 miles (+5,014)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,343 miles
    Test number
    365294214398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass38,329 miles (+4,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,329 miles
    Test number
    805786013365
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass33,518 miles (+8,066)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,518 miles
    Test number
    296305533453
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass25,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,452 miles
    Test number
    968234142133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about Y5 LRE

Does Y5 LRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 LRE is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LRE?
The MOT on Y5 LRE is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 LRE done?
Y5 LRE was recorded at 149,054 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 8,573 miles a year.
Has Y5 LRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LRE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 LRE 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 Y5 LRE find?
Y5 LRE passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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