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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

L55 GDRMOT history

L55 GDR is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

L55 GDR blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
100,625 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 GDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 GDR was last recorded at 100,625 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,625 miles · 21 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,625 miles
  • 2021 – 95,095 miles
  • 2020 – 91,995 miles
  • 2019 – 86,949 miles
  • 2018 – 83,297 miles
  • 2017 – 76,778 miles
  • 2016 – 71,653 miles
  • 2015 – 67,405 miles
  • 2014 – 63,455 miles
  • 2013 – 58,293 miles
  • 2012 – 54,021 miles
  • 2011 – 46,493 miles
  • 2010 – 40,750 miles
  • 2009 – 35,252 miles
  • 2008 – 30,707 miles
  • 2007 – 26,205 miles
  • 2006 – 21,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,625 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,625 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,625 miles
    Test number
    736176220743
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail100,625 miles (+5,530)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,625 miles
    Test number
    505580800847
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,095 miles (+2)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,095 miles
    Test number
    520272621069
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED SLIGHTLY

  4. Fail95,093 miles (+3,098)3 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,093 miles
    Test number
    122109103115
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking petrol filter corroded/leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( ALL) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (ALL) (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure

  5. Pass91,995 miles (+5,046)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,995 miles
    Test number
    377793973711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,949 miles (+3,652)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,949 miles
    Test number
    219077161389
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID SECTION (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD FACE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD SLIGHTLY MISSHAPEN (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,297 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,297 miles
    Test number
    693077403733
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded >>>>NEARSIDE REAR FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

  8. Fail83,297 miles (+6,519)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,297 miles
    Test number
    464679412601
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded >>>>NEARSIDE REAR FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

  9. Pass76,778 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    970433477952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail76,778 miles (+5,125)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    319235669606
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass71,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,653 miles
    Test number
    873891532910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,653 miles (+4,248)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,653 miles
    Test number
    737492787598
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

  13. Fail67,405 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,405 miles
    Test number
    548166375045
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear wheels slight bind

  14. Pass67,405 miles (+3,950)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,405 miles
    Test number
    629016975076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear wheels slight bind

  15. Pass63,455 miles (+5,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,455 miles
    Test number
    396175464010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass58,293 miles (+4,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,293 miles
    Test number
    756652183016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass54,021 miles (+7,528)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,021 miles
    Test number
    129721282480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,493 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,493 miles
    Test number
    189045571473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,750 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    671861880096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail40,749 miles (+5,497)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,749 miles
    Test number
    513888070042
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass35,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,252 miles
    Test number
    132796159030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,252 miles (+4,545)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,252 miles
    Test number
    164766559438
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass30,707 miles (+4,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,707 miles
    Test number
    540268358001
    • NoteSlight bind on both rear brakes

  24. Pass26,205 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,205 miles
    Test number
    750233857024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,703 miles
    Test number
    361325656021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 GDR

Does L55 GDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 GDR expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 GDR?
The MOT on L55 GDR expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 GDR done?
L55 GDR was recorded at 100,625 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 4,911 miles a year.
Has L55 GDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 GDR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L55 GDR 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 GDR find?
L55 GDR passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 1 more.

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