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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LM55 BYPMOT history

LM55 BYP is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LM55 BYP silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,001 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BYP was last recorded at 165,001 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 11,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,751 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,250 miles
Average per year
8,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,001 miles
  • 2025 – 153,751 miles
  • 2024 – 140,956 miles
  • 2023 – 128,093 miles
  • 2022 – 115,730 miles
  • 2021 – 100,032 miles
  • 2020 – 87,915 miles
  • 2019 – 71,768 miles
  • 2018 – 69,957 miles
  • 2016 – 64,195 miles
  • 2015 – 61,101 miles
  • 2014 – 57,059 miles
  • 2013 – 53,847 miles
  • 2012 – 48,785 miles
  • 2010 – 41,609 miles
  • 2009 – 26,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp in poor condition
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,001 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,001 miles
    Test number
    523366418468
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail165,001 miles (+11,250)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,001 miles
    Test number
    863265629157
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass153,751 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,751 miles
    Test number
    510811799858
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail153,751 miles (+12,795)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,751 miles
    Test number
    545286375450
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass140,956 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,956 miles
    Test number
    179844568059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,953 miles (+12,860)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,953 miles
    Test number
    596336332437
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Unable To Assess Wheel Bearing Due To Binding Brake..
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake... (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Unable To Assess Wheel Bearing Due To Binding Brake..

  7. Pass128,093 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,093 miles
    Test number
    880217525693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail128,091 miles (+12,361)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,091 miles
    Test number
    558558308106
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass115,730 miles (+15,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,730 miles
    Test number
    352958431446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,032 miles
    Test number
    271122482452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,032 miles (+12,117)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,032 miles
    Test number
    953826687491
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass87,915 miles (+16,147)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,915 miles
    Test number
    298152261505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,768 miles (+1,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,768 miles
    Test number
    234518741481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass69,957 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,957 miles
    Test number
    801563931932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,195 miles (+3,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,195 miles
    Test number
    379839902486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,101 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,101 miles
    Test number
    298636935087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,059 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,059 miles
    Test number
    398230334045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,847 miles (+5,062)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,847 miles
    Test number
    905159123005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,785 miles (+7,176)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,785 miles
    Test number
    197176522451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,609 miles (+15,360)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,609 miles
    Test number
    673782150197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,249 miles
    Test number
    290089249151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 BYP

Does LM55 BYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM55 BYP is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BYP?
The MOT on LM55 BYP is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM55 BYP done?
LM55 BYP was recorded at 165,001 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,326 miles a year.
Has LM55 BYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BYP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM55 BYP 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 BYP find?
LM55 BYP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust clamp in poor condition; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 1 more.

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