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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LL55 BXPMOT history

LL55 BXP is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 12 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

LL55 BXP grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
168,138 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 BXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 BXP was last recorded at 168,138 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 1,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,874 miles · 30 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,264 miles
Average per year
9,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,138 miles
  • 2021 – 166,874 miles
  • 2020 – 164,262 miles
  • 2019 – 154,764 miles
  • 2018 – 140,858 miles
  • 2017 – 128,204 miles
  • 2016 – 116,687 miles
  • 2015 – 105,974 miles
  • 2014 – 94,894 miles
  • 2013 – 82,034 miles
  • 2012 – 70,012 miles
  • 2011 – 58,589 miles
  • 2010 – 45,255 miles
  • 2009 – 34,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,138 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,138 miles (+1,264)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,138 miles
    Test number
    521461494219
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass166,874 miles (+2,612)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    166,874 miles
    Test number
    997735085414
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,262 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    164,262 miles
    Test number
    367413767134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail164,260 miles (+9,496)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,260 miles
    Test number
    232544193104
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,764 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,764 miles
    Test number
    516837034977
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail154,764 miles (+13,906)4 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,764 miles
    Test number
    104754303913
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,858 miles
    Test number
    373353879583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail140,858 miles (+12,654)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,858 miles
    Test number
    513998029985
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass128,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,204 miles
    Test number
    972446041465
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail128,204 miles (+11,517)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,204 miles
    Test number
    185530258878
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass116,687 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    701505555232
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail116,687 miles (+10,713)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    622425914359
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass105,974 miles (+11,080)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,974 miles
    Test number
    927745515157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass94,894 miles (+12,860)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,894 miles
    Test number
    239030134179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,034 miles (+12,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,034 miles
    Test number
    298327313411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass70,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,012 miles
    Test number
    668059712161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,008 miles (+11,419)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    779989712135
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,589 miles
    Test number
    565587131124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,589 miles (+13,334)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,589 miles
    Test number
    767037531186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass45,255 miles (+10,344)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,255 miles
    Test number
    104654110170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,911 miles
    Test number
    282007429136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL55 BXP

Does LL55 BXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL55 BXP expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL55 BXP?
The MOT on LL55 BXP expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL55 BXP done?
LL55 BXP was recorded at 168,138 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 9,644 miles a year.
Has LL55 BXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 BXP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LL55 BXP 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 LL55 BXP find?
LL55 BXP passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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