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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LA55 LWMMOT history

LA55 LWM is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2025.

LA55 LWM red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
175,055 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 LWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 LWM was last recorded at 175,055 miles on 15 Mar 2025, 2,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,361 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,694 miles
Average per year
8,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,055 miles
  • 2024 – 172,361 miles
  • 2023 – 161,994 miles
  • 2022 – 145,037 miles
  • 2021 – 128,358 miles
  • 2020 – 121,058 miles
  • 2019 – 120,185 miles
  • 2018 – 105,862 miles
  • 2017 – 91,398 miles
  • 2016 – 83,577 miles
  • 2015 – 77,529 miles
  • 2014 – 71,116 miles
  • 2013 – 64,678 miles
  • 2012 – 58,657 miles
  • 2011 – 51,241 miles
  • 2010 – 40,029 miles
  • 2009 – 31,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,055 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corroded axle/subframe/brake pipe

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency reading low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,055 miles (+2,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,055 miles
    Test number
    177990239247
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded axle/subframe/brake pipe

  2. Pass172,361 miles (+10,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,361 miles
    Test number
    712034972492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,994 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    161,994 miles
    Test number
    938860562540
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency reading low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail161,969 miles (+16,932)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,969 miles
    Test number
    298216746663
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency reading low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,037 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,037 miles
    Test number
    238635120664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail145,037 miles (+16,679)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,037 miles
    Test number
    916408244950
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass128,358 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,358 miles
    Test number
    443458362009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail128,340 miles (+7,282)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,340 miles
    Test number
    343063592089
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,058 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,058 miles
    Test number
    427496546711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,185 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,185 miles
    Test number
    140331306894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low

  11. Fail120,183 miles (+14,321)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,183 miles
    Test number
    718200822772
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low

  12. Pass105,862 miles (+14,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,862 miles
    Test number
    663038123262
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass91,398 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,398 miles
    Test number
    904107285118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,577 miles (+6,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,577 miles
    Test number
    910106870385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass77,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,529 miles
    Test number
    249303645053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,529 miles (+6,413)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,529 miles
    Test number
    817002645052
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass71,116 miles (+6,438)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,116 miles
    Test number
    627722254089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,678 miles (+6,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    619280653031
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

  19. Pass58,657 miles (+7,416)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,657 miles
    Test number
    875344652066
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  20. Pass51,241 miles (+11,212)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,241 miles
    Test number
    485413751080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,029 miles (+8,300)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,029 miles
    Test number
    773640950047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,729 miles
    Test number
    252460759068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 LWM

Does LA55 LWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 LWM expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 LWM?
The MOT on LA55 LWM expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 LWM done?
LA55 LWM was recorded at 175,055 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2025, an average of 8,921 miles a year.
Has LA55 LWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 LWM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 LWM 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 LWM find?
LA55 LWM passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; under body corroded axle/subframe/brake pipe.

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