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SM59 LJX

2009 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
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 1595cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 145,015 miles on the clock, averaging 8,565 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for SM59 LJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,015
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2012
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,565

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,015 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM59 LJX 57k79k101k123k145k '12'23'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,015 miles
Since last MOT+777 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,238 miles
Since last MOT+14,288 miles
PASS
Mileage129,950 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,949 miles
Since last MOT+7,297 miles
PASS
Mileage122,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,039 miles
PASS
Mileage119,613 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,608 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage114,448 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage107,460 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage101,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,741 miles
PASS
Mileage97,199 miles
Since last MOT+275 miles
PASS
Mileage96,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,924 miles
Since last MOT+11,415 miles
PASS
Mileage85,509 miles
Since last MOT+13,366 miles
PASS
Mileage72,143 miles
Since last MOT+14,692 miles
PASS
Mileage57,451 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 LJX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1595cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SM59 LJX

What car is SM59 LJX?

SM59 LJX is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SM59 LJX?

The last recorded mileage for SM59 LJX was 145,015 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM59 LJX passed its MOT?

SM59 LJX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2023.

Is SM59 LJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM59 LJX 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 LJX?

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