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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LM55 BYLMOT history

LM55 BYL is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

LM55 BYL silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2024
Mileage
137,779 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM55 BYL was last recorded at 137,779 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 8,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,534 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
8,245 miles
Average per year
7,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,779 miles
  • 2023 – 129,534 miles
  • 2022 – 117,266 miles
  • 2021 – 111,186 miles
  • 2020 – 109,017 miles
  • 2019 – 97,178 miles
  • 2018 – 81,910 miles
  • 2017 – 73,563 miles
  • 2016 – 63,017 miles
  • 2014 – 53,535 miles
  • 2013 – 50,204 miles
  • 2012 – 46,503 miles
  • 2011 – 38,537 miles
  • 2010 – 31,620 miles
  • 2009 – 24,798 miles
  • 2008 – 15,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,779 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning flicker (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront engine oil mist
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring rust
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration slightly white smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,779 miles (+8,245)2 dangerous10 major1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,779 miles
    Test number
    842269704477
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning flicker (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine oil mist
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration slightly white smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))

  2. Pass129,534 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,534 miles
    Test number
    209984342155
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail129,534 miles (+12,268)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,534 miles
    Test number
    714203912047
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,266 miles (+6,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,266 miles
    Test number
    191550955507
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear alluminium bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,186 miles
    Test number
    176587097969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,186 miles (+2,169)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,186 miles
    Test number
    398545931908
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass109,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,017 miles
    Test number
    529919982163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,017 miles (+11,839)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,017 miles
    Test number
    289699087136
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass97,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,178 miles
    Test number
    984573975294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,178 miles (+15,268)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,178 miles
    Test number
    992525701183
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass81,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,910 miles
    Test number
    905919471968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,910 miles (+8,347)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,910 miles
    Test number
    553942341891
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass73,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,563 miles
    Test number
    185476927056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,563 miles (+10,546)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,563 miles
    Test number
    699889550726
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,017 miles (+9,482)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,017 miles
    Test number
    917559222503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,535 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,535 miles
    Test number
    887482114335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,204 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,204 miles
    Test number
    616529003334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,503 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,503 miles
    Test number
    206386102343
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail46,503 miles (+7,966)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,503 miles
    Test number
    477606302421
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass38,537 miles (+6,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,537 miles
    Test number
    816439001316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,620 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,620 miles
    Test number
    292044490208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,798 miles (+9,014)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,798 miles
    Test number
    950719699243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,784 miles
    Test number
    160622638376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 BYL

Does LM55 BYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 BYL expired on 10 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BYL?
The MOT on LM55 BYL expired on 10 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 BYL done?
LM55 BYL was recorded at 137,779 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 7,961 miles a year.
Has LM55 BYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BYL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM55 BYL 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 LM55 BYL find?
LM55 BYL failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 17 more.

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