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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LM55 ZXVMOT history

LM55 ZXV is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 76,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

LM55 ZXV black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
76,205 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 ZXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 ZXV was last recorded at 76,205 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 6,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,588 miles · 7 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,617 miles
Average per year
3,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,205 miles
  • 2023 – 69,588 miles
  • 2018 – 66,219 miles
  • 2017 – 62,161 miles
  • 2016 – 56,663 miles
  • 2015 – 51,742 miles
  • 2013 – 45,679 miles
  • 2012 – 35,364 miles
  • 2011 – 31,468 miles
  • 2010 – 28,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,205 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    246182487736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail76,205 miles (+6,617)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    691350201047
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,588 miles (+3,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,588 miles
    Test number
    477561634481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  4. Pass66,219 miles (+4,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,219 miles
    Test number
    536593249062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  5. Pass62,161 miles (+322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,161 miles
    Test number
    829519280327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Pass61,839 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    443145738159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Fail61,837 miles (+5,174)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,837 miles
    Test number
    994741393195
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass56,663 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,663 miles
    Test number
    976127995177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,742 miles (+6,063)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,742 miles
    Test number
    425642415085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,679 miles
    Test number
    607896633387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,679 miles (+5,261)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,679 miles
    Test number
    496106333353
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass40,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,418 miles
    Test number
    348940113070
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail40,418 miles (+5,054)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,418 miles
    Test number
    418860913073
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass35,364 miles (+3,896)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,364 miles
    Test number
    689086702080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  15. Pass31,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,468 miles
    Test number
    365876221079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,468 miles (+3,171)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,468 miles
    Test number
    508231621022
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass28,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,297 miles
    Test number
    861263810083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,297 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,297 miles
    Test number
    920303910041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LM55 ZXV

Does LM55 ZXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 ZXV expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 ZXV?
The MOT on LM55 ZXV expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 ZXV done?
LM55 ZXV was recorded at 76,205 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 3,187 miles a year.
Has LM55 ZXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 ZXV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM55 ZXV 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 ZXV find?
LM55 ZXV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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