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SM59 LJM

2009 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2009 Audi A3 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 166,651 miles on the clock, averaging 10,633 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM59 LJM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,651
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2012
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,633

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,651 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,790
Average per year10,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM59 LJM 27k62k97k132k167k '12'25'18

Check SM59 LJM

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,651 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
PASS
Mileage159,861 miles
Since last MOT+16,538 miles
PASS
Mileage143,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,323 miles
Since last MOT+12,869 miles
PASS
Mileage130,454 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,352 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
PASS
Mileage122,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage118,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,289 miles
PASS
Mileage116,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,835 miles
PASS
Mileage108,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,845 miles
Since last MOT+13,130 miles
PASS
Mileage95,715 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,707 miles
Since last MOT+10,289 miles
PASS
Mileage85,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,418 miles
Since last MOT+20,988 miles
PASS
Mileage64,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,430 miles
Since last MOT+18,711 miles
PASS
Mileage45,719 miles
Since last MOT+12,922 miles
PASS
Mileage32,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,299 miles
PASS
Mileage27,498 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 LJM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SM59 LJM

What car is SM59 LJM?

SM59 LJM is an black Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SM59 LJM?

The last recorded mileage for SM59 LJM was 166,651 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM59 LJM passed its MOT?

SM59 LJM has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2025.

Is SM59 LJM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM59 LJM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM59 LJM?

SM59 LJM is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.