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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LA55 HRKMOT history

LA55 HRK is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 13 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

LA55 HRK silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2026
Mileage
142,879 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 HRK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 HRK was last recorded at 142,879 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 6,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,745 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,134 miles
Average per year
7,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,879 miles
  • 2024 – 136,745 miles
  • 2023 – 132,919 miles
  • 2022 – 130,009 miles
  • 2021 – 128,964 miles
  • 2020 – 128,449 miles
  • 2019 – 124,387 miles
  • 2018 – 114,213 miles
  • 2017 – 102,732 miles
  • 2016 – 90,513 miles
  • 2015 – 78,561 miles
  • 2014 – 64,368 miles
  • 2013 – 53,156 miles
  • 2012 – 41,031 miles
  • 2011 – 31,760 miles
  • 2010 – 25,078 miles
  • 2009 – 18,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,879 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,879 miles (+6,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,879 miles
    Test number
    505299649751
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,745 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,745 miles
    Test number
    616827784315
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  3. Fail136,737 miles (+3,818)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,737 miles
    Test number
    295395025509
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  4. Pass132,919 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,919 miles
    Test number
    817614649170
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damage
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail132,917 miles (+2,908)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,917 miles
    Test number
    807563940215
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damage
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass130,009 miles (+1,045)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,009 miles
    Test number
    746430695264
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,964 miles (+515)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,964 miles
    Test number
    503136870962
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass128,449 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,449 miles
    Test number
    181903142171
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail128,448 miles (+4,061)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,448 miles
    Test number
    801774301104
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass124,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,387 miles
    Test number
    226688312903
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail124,387 miles (+10,174)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,387 miles
    Test number
    183459135454
    • MajorHand operated control valve damaged hand brake lever (1.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass114,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    795747491177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,213 miles (+11,481)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    555481519724
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass102,732 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,732 miles
    Test number
    286604137816
    • AdvisoryCoolant on minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail102,732 miles (+12,219)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,732 miles
    Test number
    574771782835
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant on minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass90,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,513 miles
    Test number
    464982102714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail90,513 miles (+11,952)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,513 miles
    Test number
    476469987163
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass78,561 miles (+14,193)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,561 miles
    Test number
    317431282786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,368 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,368 miles
    Test number
    796948514298
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  20. Pass64,368 miles (+11,212)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,368 miles
    Test number
    926708414243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,156 miles1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,156 miles
    Test number
    215918613211
    • DangerousO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge

  22. Fail53,156 miles (+12,125)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,156 miles
    Test number
    585837613295
    • DangerousO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has a nail in it
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge

  23. Pass41,031 miles (+9,271)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,031 miles
    Test number
    819149272184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,760 miles (+6,682)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,760 miles
    Test number
    879418471199
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside tyre outer wall
    • NoteSlight deterioration of nearside front c.v gaiter

  25. Pass25,078 miles (+7,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,078 miles
    Test number
    272506970109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass18,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,022 miles
    Test number
    690526779186
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LA55 HRK

Does LA55 HRK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 HRK expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 HRK?
The MOT on LA55 HRK expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 HRK done?
LA55 HRK was recorded at 142,879 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 7,687 miles a year.
Has LA55 HRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 HRK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 HRK 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 LA55 HRK find?
LA55 HRK passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sill corroded; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sill corroded.

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