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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 AYSMOT history

LR55 AYS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

LR55 AYS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
150,811 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 AYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 AYS was last recorded at 150,811 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2012: 72,143 miles, lower than 121,734 miles on 17 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,810 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,811 miles
  • 2023 – 150,692 miles
  • 2022 – 150,681 miles
  • 2021 – 147,932 miles
  • 2020 – 141,576 miles
  • 2019 – 138,746 miles
  • 2018 – 136,632 miles
  • 2017 – 132,470 miles
  • 2016 – 121,096 miles
  • 2015 – 111,776 miles
  • 2014 – 97,433 miles
  • 2013 – 82,733 miles
  • 2012 – 72,143 miles
  • 2011 – 121,734 miles
  • 2010 – 110,255 miles
  • 2009 – 96,606 miles
  • 2008 – 78,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,811 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake wear sensor light on

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,811 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    150,811 miles
    Test number
    728775223254
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear sensor light on

  2. Fail150,811 miles (+1)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,811 miles
    Test number
    641823463430
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear sensor light on

  3. Fail150,810 miles (+118)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,810 miles
    Test number
    636518311280
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAlternator drive belt noisy
    • AdvisoryGeneral front and rear suspension corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,692 miles (+11)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,692 miles
    Test number
    599639619999
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail150,681 miles (+2,749)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,681 miles
    Test number
    855986390881
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn And corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn And corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass147,932 miles (+6,356)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,932 miles
    Test number
    303573326178
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,576 miles (+2,830)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,576 miles
    Test number
    402635017741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass138,746 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,746 miles
    Test number
    546679757686
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slightly corroded

  9. Fail138,746 miles (+2,114)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,746 miles
    Test number
    497959184493
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slightly corroded

  10. Pass136,632 miles (+4,162)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,632 miles
    Test number
    768947504233
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass132,470 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,470 miles
    Test number
    507687586279
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail132,451 miles (+11,355)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,451 miles
    Test number
    583219726702
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass121,096 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,096 miles
    Test number
    451684618331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  14. Fail121,096 miles (+9,320)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,096 miles
    Test number
    419442145712
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  15. Pass111,776 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,776 miles
    Test number
    428191085103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,762 miles (+14,329)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,762 miles
    Test number
    448538675163
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Fail97,433 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,433 miles
    Test number
    218129174478
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass97,433 miles (+14,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,433 miles
    Test number
    227039374470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,733 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,733 miles
    Test number
    847680283112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Fail82,732 miles (+10,589)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,732 miles
    Test number
    469240483190
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass72,143 miles (-49,591)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,143 miles
    Test number
    779590882139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass121,734 miles (+11,479)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    121,734 miles
    Test number
    888701421388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass110,255 miles (+13,649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    110,255 miles
    Test number
    891766300312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail96,606 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,606 miles
    Test number
    360885589497
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass96,606 miles (+18,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,606 miles
    Test number
    603465589279
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass78,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    78,240 miles
    Test number
    911421188263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR55 AYS

Does LR55 AYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 AYS expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 AYS?
The MOT on LR55 AYS expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 AYS done?
LR55 AYS was recorded at 150,811 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 4,397 miles a year.
Has LR55 AYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 AYS has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 AYS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 AYS find?
LR55 AYS passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear; brake wear sensor light on.

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