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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

LR55 LCUMOT history

LR55 LCU is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 156,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2024.

LR55 LCU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
156,476 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2024
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 LCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 LCU was last recorded at 156,476 miles on 8 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,476 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,476 miles
  • 2023 – 153,507 miles
  • 2022 – 146,381 miles
  • 2021 – 140,734 miles
  • 2020 – 137,540 miles
  • 2019 – 134,759 miles
  • 2018 – 131,483 miles
  • 2017 – 130,500 miles
  • 2015 – 126,375 miles
  • 2014 – 118,156 miles
  • 2013 – 107,134 miles
  • 2012 – 94,203 miles
  • 2011 – 81,077 miles
  • 2010 – 68,387 miles
  • 2009 – 52,814 miles
  • 2008 – 37,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,476 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear bushes perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,476 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,476 miles
    Test number
    927052403493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bushes perished

  2. Fail156,476 miles (+2,969)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,476 miles
    Test number
    113360371957
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Chunk taken out of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bushes perished

  3. Pass153,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    153,507 miles
    Test number
    830077956548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,507 miles (+7,126)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,507 miles
    Test number
    488962889954
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass146,381 miles (+5,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    146,381 miles
    Test number
    584622070710
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,734 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,734 miles
    Test number
    971634532398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake slightly binding

  7. Fail140,723 miles (+3,183)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,723 miles
    Test number
    466664033950
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    137,540 miles
    Test number
    674498574648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail137,536 miles (+2,777)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,536 miles
    Test number
    488989317807
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass134,759 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,759 miles
    Test number
    215923670289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail134,756 miles (+3,273)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,756 miles
    Test number
    671822644385
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass131,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,483 miles
    Test number
    596449050912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,480 miles (+980)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,480 miles
    Test number
    415985036803
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass130,500 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,500 miles
    Test number
    735681679909
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  15. Fail130,497 miles (+174)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,497 miles
    Test number
    377150051742
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail130,323 miles (+3,948)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,323 miles
    Test number
    242219852917
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass126,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,375 miles
    Test number
    633598430089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  18. Fail126,375 miles (+8,219)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,375 miles
    Test number
    253406684822
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  19. Pass118,156 miles (+12)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,156 miles
    Test number
    847549674231
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low
    • NoteBoth headlamp outer covers deteriorated
    • NoteFront and rear brake back plates corroded
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc poor/corroded

  20. Fail118,144 miles (+11,010)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,144 miles
    Test number
    735127474284
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low
    • NoteBoth headlamp outer covers deteriorated
    • NoteFront and rear brake back plates corroded
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc poor/corroded

  21. Pass107,134 miles (+12,931)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,134 miles
    Test number
    997057573260
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteFuel cap seal in poor condition
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses poor
    • NoteImbalance between front brakes close to limit - advise investigation
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber damp
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear indicators flashing pale orange
    • NoteSlight binding at rear wheels

  22. Fail94,203 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,203 miles
    Test number
    389960182231
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread low in tyre centre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread low in tyre centre
    • NoteOnly one washer jet working n/s/f
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  23. Pass94,203 miles (+13,126)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,203 miles
    Test number
    697860682228
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread low in tyre centre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread low in tyre centre
    • NoteOnly one washer jet working n/s/f
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  24. Pass81,077 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    649388981266
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  25. Fail81,077 miles (+12,690)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    916308081271
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  26. Pass68,387 miles (+15,573)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,387 miles
    Test number
    213744080274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,814 miles
    Test number
    611438189218
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail52,814 miles (+15,074)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,814 miles
    Test number
    334428089229
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass37,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,740 miles
    Test number
    952901088242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 LCU

Does LR55 LCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 LCU expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 LCU?
The MOT on LR55 LCU expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 LCU done?
LR55 LCU was recorded at 156,476 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2024, an average of 7,578 miles a year.
Has LR55 LCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 LCU has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 LCU 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 LCU find?
LR55 LCU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear bushes perished.

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