Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
LR55 BUAMOT history
LR55 BUA is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 204,293 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 204,293 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 12,498 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 BUA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 21 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 BUA was last recorded at 204,293 miles on 15 Jun 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 204,283 miles · 14 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 12,498 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 204,293 miles
- 2021 – 192,073 miles
- 2020 – 181,297 miles
- 2019 – 169,355 miles
- 2018 – 158,579 miles
- 2017 – 149,184 miles
- 2015 – 136,606 miles
- 2014 – 119,881 miles
- 2013 – 102,944 miles
- 2012 – 68,565 miles
- 2011 – 50,574 miles
- 2009 – 35,722 miles
- 2008 – 33,485 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,293 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,293 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 204,293 miles
- Test number
- 605139617105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,283 miles (+2,619)1 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,283 miles
- Test number
- 417187784476
- MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door at b post (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre de flated
Fail201,664 miles (+9,591)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,664 miles
- Test number
- 794660424235
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber cover insecure
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
Pass192,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 192,073 miles
- Test number
- 688486488909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,073 miles (+10,776)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,073 miles
- Test number
- 303780557626
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass181,297 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 181,297 miles
- Test number
- 682918418733
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc's slightly corroded
Fail181,297 miles (+11,942)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,297 miles
- Test number
- 357557142704
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc's slightly corroded
Pass169,355 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 169,355 miles
- Test number
- 724002482737
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 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))
Fail169,352 miles (+10,773)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,352 miles
- Test number
- 150614305182
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 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))
Pass158,579 miles (+9,395)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 158,579 miles
- Test number
- 563393925296
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
Pass149,184 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 149,184 miles
- Test number
- 309923806707
- Advisory205/55 16
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail149,184 miles (+12,578)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,184 miles
- Test number
- 101196375106
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Advisory205/55 16
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass136,606 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 136,606 miles
- Test number
- 969887081051
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail136,606 miles (+16,485)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,606 miles
- Test number
- 926658834003
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass120,121 miles (+240)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 120,121 miles
- Test number
- 589302505098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,881 miles (+16,937)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,881 miles
- Test number
- 549338254337
- 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)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteFront tyres wearing slightly on edges
- NoteRear brake pads wearing low but not excess
Pass102,944 miles (+17,785)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 102,944 miles
- Test number
- 477974463304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,159 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,159 miles
- Test number
- 777372403060
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass85,159 miles (+16,594)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 85,159 miles
- Test number
- 959232503039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 68,565 miles
- Test number
- 128204302015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,565 miles (+17,991)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,565 miles
- Test number
- 978723302032
- 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)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass50,574 miles (+14,852)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 50,574 miles
- Test number
- 839475201058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres have small splits in treads
Pass35,722 miles (+2,237)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 35,722 miles
- Test number
- 374791209381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 33,485 miles
- Test number
- 274598288225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 BUA
- Does LR55 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 BUA expired on 14 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 BUA?
- The MOT on LR55 BUA expired on 14 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 BUA done?
- LR55 BUA was recorded at 204,293 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2022, an average of 12,498 miles a year.
- Has LR55 BUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 BUA has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR55 BUA 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 LR55 BUA find?
- LR55 BUA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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