
Audi A3
Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LR55 LCLMOT history
LR55 LCL is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 181,421 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 181,421 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,247 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 LCL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 LCL was last recorded at 181,421 miles on 18 Mar 2023, 16,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 164,607 miles · 23 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 16,814 miles
- Average per year
- 8,247 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 181,421 miles
- 2021 – 164,607 miles
- 2020 – 155,975 miles
- 2019 – 147,524 miles
- 2018 – 141,803 miles
- 2017 – 135,607 miles
- 2016 – 130,129 miles
- 2015 – 122,582 miles
- 2014 – 113,821 miles
- 2013 – 108,050 miles
- 2012 – 101,788 miles
- 2011 – 90,156 miles
- 2010 – 80,696 miles
- 2009 – 73,895 miles
- 2008 – 62,678 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryCovers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Undersealed
- AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
- AdvisoryVehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,421 miles (+16,814)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 181,421 miles
- Test number
- 516137259410
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryCovers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Undersealed
- AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
- AdvisoryVehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
Pass164,607 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 164,607 miles
- Test number
- 908247907134
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR WISHBONES SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail164,607 miles (+8,632)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,607 miles
- Test number
- 697787698078
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR WISHBONES SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass155,975 miles (+8,451)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 155,975 miles
- Test number
- 157986368401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass147,524 miles (+5,721)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 147,524 miles
- Test number
- 219407437216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,803 miles (+6,196)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 141,803 miles
- Test number
- 758885690194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,607 miles (+5,478)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 135,607 miles
- Test number
- 872508046185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass130,129 miles (+7,547)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 130,129 miles
- Test number
- 724678736150
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass122,582 miles (+8,761)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 122,582 miles
- Test number
- 882710463599
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass113,821 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 113,821 miles
- Test number
- 447638224424
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail113,821 miles (+5,771)3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,821 miles
- Test number
- 509518524393
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass108,050 miles (+6,262)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 108,050 miles
- Test number
- 516808453321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,788 miles (+11,632)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 101,788 miles
- Test number
- 117053552353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,156 miles (+9,460)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 90,156 miles
- Test number
- 717242711343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front outer sill damaged
Pass80,696 miles (+6,801)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 80,696 miles
- Test number
- 400079600330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,895 miles (+11,217)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 73,895 miles
- Test number
- 782562309385
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass62,678 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 62,678 miles
- Test number
- 170987398273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 LCL
- Does LR55 LCL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 LCL expired on 17 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 LCL?
- The MOT on LR55 LCL expired on 17 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 LCL done?
- LR55 LCL was recorded at 181,421 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2023, an average of 8,247 miles a year.
- Has LR55 LCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 LCL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR55 LCL 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 LCL find?
- LR55 LCL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2023 with 12 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; covers fitted on sills (inner & outer) & heavily undersealed; engine covers / under-trays fitted, and 9 more.
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