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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L55 SWTMOT history

L55 SWT is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 17 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 153,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L55 SWT black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
153,750 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 SWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 SWT was last recorded at 153,750 miles on 5 May 2026, 14,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,506 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14,244 miles
Average per year
13,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,750 miles
  • 2025 – 139,506 miles
  • 2024 – 129,728 miles
  • 2023 – 119,178 miles
  • 2022 – 107,630 miles
  • 2021 – 94,711 miles
  • 2020 – 80,197 miles
  • 2019 – 62,281 miles
  • 2018 – 43,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,750 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,750 miles (+14,244)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    153,750 miles
    Test number
    884374897130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,506 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,506 miles
    Test number
    995325911516
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail139,417 miles (+9,689)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,417 miles
    Test number
    762969868131
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass129,728 miles (+144)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,728 miles
    Test number
    153230267098
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail129,584 miles (+10,406)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,584 miles
    Test number
    280380241965
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass119,178 miles (+11,548)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    291795737688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,630 miles
    Test number
    840475890740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,627 miles (+12,916)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,627 miles
    Test number
    151312086692
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
  9. Pass94,711 miles (+14,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,711 miles
    Test number
    746914868838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass80,197 miles (+17,916)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,197 miles
    Test number
    493104463413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,281 miles (+19,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,281 miles
    Test number
    707627715963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass43,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    43,054 miles
    Test number
    820077922270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 SWT

Does L55 SWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 SWT is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 SWT?
The MOT on L55 SWT is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 SWT done?
L55 SWT was recorded at 153,750 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 13,401 miles a year.
Has L55 SWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 SWT has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 SWT 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 SWT find?
L55 SWT passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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