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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LM55 BZGMOT history

LM55 BZG is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 3 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LM55 BZG grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
172,422 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BZG was last recorded at 172,422 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 6,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,299 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,123 miles
Average per year
8,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,422 miles
  • 2024 – 166,299 miles
  • 2023 – 158,458 miles
  • 2022 – 151,266 miles
  • 2021 – 141,944 miles
  • 2020 – 134,081 miles
  • 2019 – 127,934 miles
  • 2017 – 108,043 miles
  • 2016 – 97,887 miles
  • 2015 – 90,594 miles
  • 2014 – 82,231 miles
  • 2012 – 69,724 miles
  • 2011 – 57,503 miles
  • 2010 – 44,457 miles
  • 2009 – 31,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,422 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,422 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    172,422 miles
    Test number
    725652827439
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail172,422 miles (+6,123)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,422 miles
    Test number
    450885675822
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass166,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    166,299 miles
    Test number
    126104503497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,299 miles (+7,841)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,299 miles
    Test number
    807084463350
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cenrer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass158,458 miles (+7,192)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,458 miles
    Test number
    186364795021
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass151,266 miles (+9,322)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    151,266 miles
    Test number
    735107841437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,944 miles (+7,863)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    141,944 miles
    Test number
    321572726069
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass134,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,081 miles
    Test number
    827117807168
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail134,081 miles (+6,147)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,081 miles
    Test number
    776621013775
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass127,934 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,934 miles
    Test number
    500353705934
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail127,934 miles (+19,891)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,934 miles
    Test number
    241812401098
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass108,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,043 miles
    Test number
    978069419375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly causing castleation

  13. Fail108,043 miles (+10,156)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,043 miles
    Test number
    502501260850
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly causing castleation

  14. Pass97,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,887 miles
    Test number
    872740585943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

  15. Fail97,887 miles (+7,293)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,887 miles
    Test number
    786877654697
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

  16. Pass90,594 miles (+8,363)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,594 miles
    Test number
    916153815072
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth (Nearside + Offside) tyres are starting to deteriorate causing uneven tyre wear

  17. Pass82,231 miles (+12,507)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,231 miles
    Test number
    769410714087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread starting to raise

  18. Pass69,724 miles (+12,221)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,724 miles
    Test number
    357019642315
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass57,503 miles (+13,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,503 miles
    Test number
    619746751310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  20. Pass44,457 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,457 miles
    Test number
    520134940381
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail44,457 miles (+12,847)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,457 miles
    Test number
    911464140323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,610 miles (+9,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,610 miles
    Test number
    550662159388
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass22,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,362 miles
    Test number
    291893309053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 BZG

Does LM55 BZG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM55 BZG is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BZG?
The MOT on LM55 BZG is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM55 BZG done?
LM55 BZG was recorded at 172,422 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 8,692 miles a year.
Has LM55 BZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BZG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM55 BZG 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 BZG find?
LM55 BZG passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 2 more.

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