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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LE55 EXXMOT history

LE55 EXX is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 17 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 163,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LE55 EXX black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
163,614 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE55 EXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE55 EXX was last recorded at 163,614 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,605 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
7,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,614 miles
  • 2025 – 160,936 miles
  • 2024 – 156,058 miles
  • 2023 – 151,083 miles
  • 2022 – 140,593 miles
  • 2021 – 131,753 miles
  • 2020 – 123,228 miles
  • 2019 – 112,797 miles
  • 2018 – 104,556 miles
  • 2017 – 96,408 miles
  • 2016 – 87,297 miles
  • 2015 – 79,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,614 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some itemsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,614 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    163,614 miles
    Test number
    483792722952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some items
  2. Fail163,605 miles (+2,669)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,605 miles
    Test number
    436178758775
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some items
  3. Pass160,936 miles (+4,878)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    160,936 miles
    Test number
    450187864715
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front relative movement within spring location
  4. Pass156,058 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    156,058 miles
    Test number
    686762265727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Fail156,055 miles (+4,972)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,055 miles
    Test number
    876924122144
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass151,083 miles (+10,490)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,083 miles
    Test number
    296783031609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,593 miles (+8,840)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,593 miles
    Test number
    243872639581
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass131,753 miles (+8,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,753 miles
    Test number
    736368751084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass123,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,228 miles
    Test number
    301798959036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Fail123,228 miles (+10,431)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,228 miles
    Test number
    588678748933
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  11. Pass112,797 miles (+8,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,797 miles
    Test number
    648327546582
    • AdvisoryFront Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass104,556 miles (+8,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,556 miles
    Test number
    871292201987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting down to wear markers
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall slight damage
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyre side walls slight damage
  13. Pass96,408 miles (+9,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,408 miles
    Test number
    871698235816
    • 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)
  14. Pass87,297 miles (+8,040)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,297 miles
    Test number
    698965148648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,257 miles
    Test number
    848815135030
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE55 EXX

Does LE55 EXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE55 EXX is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE55 EXX?
The MOT on LE55 EXX is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE55 EXX done?
LE55 EXX was recorded at 163,614 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,589 miles a year.
Has LE55 EXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE55 EXX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE55 EXX 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 LE55 EXX find?
LE55 EXX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some items.

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