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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LA55 LWOMOT history

LA55 LWO is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2024.

LA55 LWO red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2025
Mileage
174,700 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 LWO
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 22 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 LWO was last recorded at 174,700 miles on 23 Nov 2024, 10,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,434 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
10,266 miles
Average per year
9,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,700 miles
  • 2023 – 164,434 miles
  • 2022 – 152,340 miles
  • 2021 – 146,143 miles
  • 2020 – 140,198 miles
  • 2019 – 133,307 miles
  • 2018 – 124,832 miles
  • 2017 – 114,201 miles
  • 2016 – 100,322 miles
  • 2015 – 87,405 miles
  • 2014 – 80,652 miles
  • 2013 – 72,653 miles
  • 2012 – 63,710 miles
  • 2011 – 53,943 miles
  • 2010 – 41,168 miles
  • 2009 – 31,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,700 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    174,700 miles
    Test number
    162958027505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail174,700 miles (+10,266)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,700 miles
    Test number
    237659625155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass164,434 miles (+12,094)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,434 miles
    Test number
    655524758278
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass152,340 miles (+6,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,340 miles
    Test number
    234239368673
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass146,143 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,143 miles
    Test number
    701312348933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail146,077 miles (+5,879)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,077 miles
    Test number
    788359965200
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass140,198 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,198 miles
    Test number
    758468333333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,307 miles (+8,475)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,307 miles
    Test number
    899459498218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,832 miles (+10,631)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,832 miles
    Test number
    235095059325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,201 miles (+13,879)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,201 miles
    Test number
    285213529117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,322 miles
    Test number
    729733917840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,322 miles (+12,917)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,322 miles
    Test number
    528444531183
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass87,405 miles (+6,753)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,405 miles
    Test number
    398683713059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,652 miles (+7,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,652 miles
    Test number
    775398334238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass72,653 miles (+8,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,653 miles
    Test number
    878830843263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass63,710 miles (+9,767)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,710 miles
    Test number
    738351342215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass53,943 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,943 miles
    Test number
    998033211202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
  18. Fail53,943 miles (+3,933)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,943 miles
    Test number
    509819901242
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
  19. Pass50,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,010 miles
    Test number
    965732351003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,008 miles (+8,840)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,008 miles
    Test number
    857372551087
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread at 2mm
  21. Pass41,168 miles (+10,165)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    182133050049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,003 miles
    Test number
    254850659039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 LWO

Does LA55 LWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 LWO expired on 22 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 LWO?
The MOT on LA55 LWO expired on 22 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 LWO done?
LA55 LWO was recorded at 174,700 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2024, an average of 9,118 miles a year.
Has LA55 LWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 LWO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 LWO 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 LWO find?
LA55 LWO passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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