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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LR55 BUVMOT history

LR55 BUV is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 13 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

LR55 BUV black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
124,268 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BUV was last recorded at 124,268 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2016: 85,256 miles, lower than 90,920 miles on 9 Sept 2015.

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
124,266 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 124,268 miles
  • 2020 – 113,799 miles
  • 2019 – 109,706 miles
  • 2018 – 102,323 miles
  • 2017 – 93,519 miles
  • 2016 – 85,256 miles
  • 2015 – 90,920 miles
  • 2014 – 65,689 miles
  • 2013 – 59,078 miles
  • 2012 – 51,122 miles
  • 2011 – 41,582 miles
  • 2010 – 34,543 miles
  • 2009 – 27,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,268 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front pad wire outRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pad light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,268 miles (+2)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,268 miles
    Test number
    926770954438
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front pad wire out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on

  2. Fail124,266 miles (+10,467)10 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,266 miles
    Test number
    188236663717
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all 4 corners (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front pad wire out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on

  3. Pass113,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,799 miles
    Test number
    189072051249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,798 miles (+4,092)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,798 miles
    Test number
    396936640123
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,706 miles (+7,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,706 miles
    Test number
    238487547736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass102,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,323 miles
    Test number
    747353199978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,323 miles (+8,804)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,323 miles
    Test number
    485800493775
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,519 miles (+8,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,519 miles
    Test number
    924084976607
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass85,256 miles (-5,664)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,256 miles
    Test number
    653883664179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,920 miles (+25,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,920 miles
    Test number
    913911432397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass65,689 miles (+6,611)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,689 miles
    Test number
    339826624287
    • NoteFront lower inner wishbone bushes deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  12. Pass59,078 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,078 miles
    Test number
    838679933220
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre (inner sidewall) has a cut
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail59,077 miles (+7,955)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,077 miles
    Test number
    595749333275
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre (inner sidewall) has a cut
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass51,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,122 miles
    Test number
    368485242264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,122 miles (+9,540)2 failures3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,122 miles
    Test number
    547445542244
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass41,582 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,582 miles
    Test number
    739177621289
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail41,582 miles (+7,039)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,582 miles
    Test number
    159461621285
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass34,543 miles (+6,931)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,543 miles
    Test number
    233813650157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,612 miles
    Test number
    133040999495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LR55 BUV

Does LR55 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 BUV expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BUV?
The MOT on LR55 BUV expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 BUV done?
LR55 BUV was recorded at 124,268 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 7,678 miles a year.
Has LR55 BUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BUV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 BUV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 BUV find?
LR55 BUV passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.

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