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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR55 DXUMOT history

LR55 DXU is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 184,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

LR55 DXU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2024
Mileage
184,006 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 DXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 DXU was last recorded at 184,006 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 8,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,054 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8,952 miles
Average per year
8,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 184,006 miles
  • 2022 – 175,054 miles
  • 2021 – 164,617 miles
  • 2020 – 158,925 miles
  • 2019 – 148,484 miles
  • 2018 – 132,226 miles
  • 2016 – 121,972 miles
  • 2015 – 115,170 miles
  • 2013 – 105,406 miles
  • 2012 – 98,932 miles
  • 2010 – 78,731 miles
  • 2009 – 54,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,006 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,006 miles (+8,952)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    184,006 miles
    Test number
    940568504274
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass175,054 miles (+10,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    175,054 miles
    Test number
    994291107994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass164,617 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,617 miles
    Test number
    159403292957
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail164,617 miles (+5,692)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,617 miles
    Test number
    911147581667
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,925 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    158,925 miles
    Test number
    786580711474
    • 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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  6. Fail158,925 miles (+10,441)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,925 miles
    Test number
    234719216445
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  7. Pass148,484 miles (+16,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,484 miles
    Test number
    239429612116
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop split

  8. Pass132,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    132,226 miles
    Test number
    558901318202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail132,225 miles (+10,253)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,225 miles
    Test number
    727590684655
    • FailureNearside 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 Brake pipe inadequately supported via rear flexyhose (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass121,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    121,972 miles
    Test number
    120775263162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,972 miles (+588)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,972 miles
    Test number
    632263430656
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  12. Fail121,384 miles (+6,214)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,384 miles
    Test number
    244341229968
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to no oil in the engine. (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut , not too cords. and is on 2mm.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Nail in tyre

  13. Pass115,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,170 miles
    Test number
    467129489589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,158 miles (+4,360)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,158 miles
    Test number
    861076581158
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass110,798 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,798 miles
    Test number
    195319605054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,777 miles (+5,371)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,777 miles
    Test number
    468858805020
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass105,406 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,406 miles
    Test number
    456747743483
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail105,395 miles (+6,463)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,395 miles
    Test number
    167526543326
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass98,932 miles (+7,377)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    98,932 miles
    Test number
    489287342328
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass91,555 miles (+12,824)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    91,555 miles
    Test number
    338926902053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,731 miles
    Test number
    880946230376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,731 miles (+12,248)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,731 miles
    Test number
    694046930375
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass66,483 miles (+11,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,483 miles
    Test number
    151541210464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass54,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,792 miles
    Test number
    540542309077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Fail54,792 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,792 miles
    Test number
    573582509046
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LR55 DXU

Does LR55 DXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 DXU expired on 15 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 DXU?
The MOT on LR55 DXU expired on 15 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 DXU done?
LR55 DXU was recorded at 184,006 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 8,740 miles a year.
Has LR55 DXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 DXU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 DXU 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 DXU find?
LR55 DXU passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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