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SM59 LJY

2009 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 183,645 miles on the clock, averaging 9,687 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM59 LJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,645
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2012
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,687

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,645 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,029
Average per year9,687
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM59 LJY 93k116k138k161k184k '12'22'18

Check SM59 LJY

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage183,645 miles
Since last MOT+19,029 miles
PASS
Mileage164,616 miles
Since last MOT+322 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,294 miles
Since last MOT+18,110 miles
PASS
Mileage146,184 miles
Since last MOT+21,788 miles
PASS
Mileage124,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage120,389 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage114,837 miles
Since last MOT+8,693 miles
PASS
Mileage106,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage100,411 miles
Since last MOT+7,287 miles
PASS
Mileage93,124 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 LJY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SM59 LJY

What car is SM59 LJY?

SM59 LJY is an black Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SM59 LJY?

The last recorded mileage for SM59 LJY was 183,645 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM59 LJY passed its MOT?

SM59 LJY has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 28 Mar 2022.

Is SM59 LJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM59 LJY is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SM59 LJY?

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