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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

L55 SHDMOT history

L55 SHD is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 87,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L55 SHD red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2027
Mileage
87,420 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 SHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
19 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 SHD was last recorded at 87,420 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,416 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,420 miles
  • 2025 – 75,792 miles
  • 2024 – 66,788 miles
  • 2023 – 57,200 miles
  • 2022 – 47,529 miles
  • 2021 – 40,748 miles
  • 2020 – 35,673 miles
  • 2019 – 27,705 miles
  • 2018 – 23,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,420 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,420 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    87,420 miles
    Test number
    982241433071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,416 miles (+11,624)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,416 miles
    Test number
    366979289119
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass75,792 miles (+9,004)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,792 miles
    Test number
    493132856159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,788 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,788 miles
    Test number
    823776627233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,712 miles (+9,512)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,712 miles
    Test number
    562244371345
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass57,200 miles (+9,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,200 miles
    Test number
    558539538340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass47,529 miles (+6,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,529 miles
    Test number
    507909709679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass40,748 miles (+1,940)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,748 miles
    Test number
    248336285421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Pass38,808 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,808 miles
    Test number
    990253770103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,673 miles (+7,968)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,673 miles
    Test number
    226225373699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,705 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    27,705 miles
    Test number
    922733734396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,797 miles
    Test number
    570538636119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 SHD

Does L55 SHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 SHD is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 SHD?
The MOT on L55 SHD is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 SHD done?
L55 SHD was recorded at 87,420 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 7,273 miles a year.
Has L55 SHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 SHD has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 SHD 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 SHD find?
L55 SHD passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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