AUDI A3 GL59DFD has 21 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2009 AUDI A3 has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 181,270 miles 8 months ago on Thursday 25th September 2025 at 14:17.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Sunday 4th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

GL59DFD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 2026181,270 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Drum Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad Low Warning Light Is On ( Connector Broken )
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20244TH OCTOBER 2025159,896 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 2024159,896 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20234TH OCTOBER 2024149,344 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Nearside And Offside Worn On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 2023149,343 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Nearside And Offside Worn On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202221ST NOVEMBER 2023142,501 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 2022142,501 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202110TH NOVEMBER 2022125,335 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing Inner Edge 225x45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing Low 225x45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 2021125,335 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing Inner Edge 225x45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing Low 225x45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20206TH NOVEMBER 2021113,754 MI
FAILED5TH NOVEMBER 2020113,753 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201929TH OCTOBER 2020104,894 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201829TH OCTOBER 201991,307 MI
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201729TH OCTOBER 201878,366 MI
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 201778,366 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 201610TH DECEMBER 201766,886 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Tread Stepped. (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201510TH DECEMBER 201655,119 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201410TH DECEMBER 201546,809 MI
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 201336,450 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 201310TH DECEMBER 201436,450 MI
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 20123RD DECEMBER 201329,599 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GL59DFD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

GL59DFD MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

GL59DFD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 181,270 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,329 miles

GL59DFD FAQs

This Audi A3 with registration GL59DFD was manufactured on Thursday 3rd December 2009 so it is currently 16 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 181,270 miles, so this Audi has travelled an average of 11,329 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Audi A3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GL59DFD has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Audi A3 has had 35 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 6 Major, 5 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Audi A3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does GL59DFD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 18th May 2026 GL59DFD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GL59DFD Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 18th May 2026 GL59DFD does have Tax. Read more

When does GL59DFD Tax expire?

The current Tax for GL59DFD will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GL59DFD MOT expire?

The current MOT for GL59DFD will expire in 5 months on Sunday 4th October 2026. Read more

When did GL59DFD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GL59DFD was on Thursday 25th September 2025 at 14:17. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GL59DFD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for GL59DFD we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GL59DFD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for GL59DFD we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GL59DFD?

GL59DFD is registered as a 2009 Audi A3. Read more

How many miles has GL59DFD done?

The odometer reading for GL59DFD at the last MOT in September 2025 was 181,270 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,329 miles per year. Read more

How old is GL59DFD?

The vehicle GL59DFD was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 16 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 3rd December 2009. Read more

What colour is GL59DFD?

The official colour of GL59DFD is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does GL59DFD have?

GL59DFD has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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