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Audi A3

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

L55 VAPMOT history

L55 VAP is a white petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 56,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

L55 VAP white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
56,493 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 VAP was last recorded at 56,493 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,493 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,493 miles
  • 2025 – 52,796 miles
  • 2024 – 49,815 miles
  • 2023 – 46,299 miles
  • 2022 – 42,626 miles
  • 2020 – 40,024 miles
  • 2019 – 35,046 miles
  • 2018 – 31,740 miles
  • 2017 – 27,175 miles
  • 2015 – 20,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,493 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, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    56,493 miles
    Test number
    941978552512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail56,493 miles (+3,697)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,493 miles
    Test number
    948672304298
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass52,796 miles (+2,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,796 miles
    Test number
    898303001770
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass49,815 miles (+3,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,815 miles
    Test number
    933654429388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass46,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,299 miles
    Test number
    972482981811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail46,299 miles (+3,673)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,299 miles
    Test number
    623956003387
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass42,626 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,626 miles
    Test number
    911366549455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,024 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,024 miles
    Test number
    872667932680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,046 miles (+3,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,046 miles
    Test number
    904980894432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass31,740 miles (+4,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,740 miles
    Test number
    367795478927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass27,175 miles (+6,424)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,175 miles
    Test number
    285447032021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,751 miles
    Test number
    236856148544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 VAP

Does L55 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 VAP is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 VAP?
The MOT on L55 VAP is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 VAP done?
L55 VAP was recorded at 56,493 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,422 miles a year.
Has L55 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 VAP has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 VAP 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 VAP find?
L55 VAP passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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