Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
L55 DPEMOT history
L55 DPE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 128,256 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,788 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 DPE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 23 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 DPE was last recorded at 128,256 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 8,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 120,126 miles · 4 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,130 miles
- Average per year
- 7,788 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,256 miles
- 2024 – 120,126 miles
- 2023 – 112,235 miles
- 2022 – 106,674 miles
- 2021 – 96,435 miles
- 2020 – 88,637 miles
- 2019 – 80,638 miles
- 2018 – 72,269 miles
- 2017 – 62,076 miles
- 2016 – 52,621 miles
- 2015 – 45,314 miles
- 2014 – 39,602 miles
- 2013 – 27,601 miles
- 2012 – 22,802 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,256 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,256 miles (+8,130)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 128,256 miles
- Test number
- 333087804930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,126 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 120,126 miles
- Test number
- 634223147396
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail120,103 miles (+7,868)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,103 miles
- Test number
- 362845938448
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass112,235 miles (+5,561)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 112,235 miles
- Test number
- 612472469379
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,674 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 106,674 miles
- Test number
- 866537770555
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail106,663 miles (+10,228)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,663 miles
- Test number
- 545159958867
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass96,435 miles (+7,798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 96,435 miles
- Test number
- 428871064132
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTrays/covers obscuring some testable items
Pass88,637 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 88,637 miles
- Test number
- 656378030255
- AdvisoryPARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTrays /covers obscuring some testable items
Fail88,635 miles (+7,997)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,635 miles
- Test number
- 464306353372
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTrays /covers obscuring some testable items
Pass80,638 miles (+8,369)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 80,638 miles
- Test number
- 995458732042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,269 miles (+10,193)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 72,269 miles
- Test number
- 590114591087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,076 miles (+9,455)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 62,076 miles
- Test number
- 793928640279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,621 miles (+7,307)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 52,621 miles
- Test number
- 358265461264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,314 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 45,314 miles
- Test number
- 519338665152
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail45,314 miles (+5,712)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,314 miles
- Test number
- 108457265154
- FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,602 miles (+12,001)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 39,602 miles
- Test number
- 417967064176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,601 miles (+4,799)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 27,601 miles
- Test number
- 736262443166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,802 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 22,802 miles
- Test number
- 236550572489
- NoteN/s/f tyre 2mm
- NoteO/s/f tyre 3 mm
Questions about L55 DPE
- Does L55 DPE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 DPE is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 DPE?
- The MOT on L55 DPE is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 DPE done?
- L55 DPE was recorded at 128,256 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 7,788 miles a year.
- Has L55 DPE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 DPE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L55 DPE 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 L55 DPE find?
- L55 DPE passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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