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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LA55 XYKMOT history

LA55 XYK is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LA55 XYK black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
174,453 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XYK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XYK was last recorded at 174,453 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,453 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,453 miles
  • 2025 – 155,752 miles
  • 2024 – 139,897 miles
  • 2023 – 122,029 miles
  • 2022 – 105,398 miles
  • 2021 – 88,103 miles
  • 2020 – 72,571 miles
  • 2019 – 55,623 miles
  • 2018 – 54,508 miles
  • 2017 – 52,683 miles
  • 2015 – 50,253 miles
  • 2014 – 46,580 miles
  • 2013 – 40,302 miles
  • 2012 – 32,496 miles
  • 2011 – 27,356 miles
  • 2010 – 19,417 miles
  • 2008 – 14,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,453 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    174,453 miles
    Test number
    447325125933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail174,453 miles (+18,701)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,453 miles
    Test number
    604873273134
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass155,752 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,752 miles
    Test number
    742259064489
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail155,752 miles (+15,855)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,752 miles
    Test number
    946082441772
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass139,897 miles (+17,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,897 miles
    Test number
    523296513750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass122,029 miles (+16,631)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,029 miles
    Test number
    241822148390
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass105,398 miles (+17,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,398 miles
    Test number
    514813937683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass88,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,103 miles
    Test number
    759629173115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,103 miles (+15,532)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,103 miles
    Test number
    784586077512
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass72,571 miles (+16,948)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,571 miles
    Test number
    501485702325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,623 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,623 miles
    Test number
    810037920723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,508 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,508 miles
    Test number
    703413000592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail54,504 miles (+1,821)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,504 miles
    Test number
    512310593809
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass52,683 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,683 miles
    Test number
    593192409714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,253 miles
    Test number
    319706796512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,253 miles (+3,673)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,253 miles
    Test number
    729904418444
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass46,580 miles (+6,278)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,580 miles
    Test number
    508746234353
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass40,302 miles (+7,806)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,302 miles
    Test number
    906576243369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,496 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,496 miles
    Test number
    488738432306
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Fail32,496 miles (+5,140)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,496 miles
    Test number
    738698232383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass27,356 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,356 miles
    Test number
    185926441387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,371 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,371 miles
    Test number
    349418101164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,417 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,417 miles
    Test number
    110963210108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,232 miles
    Test number
    724170558322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 XYK

Does LA55 XYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 XYK is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XYK?
The MOT on LA55 XYK is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 XYK done?
LA55 XYK was recorded at 174,453 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 9,307 miles a year.
Has LA55 XYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XYK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 XYK 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 XYK find?
LA55 XYK passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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