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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR55 LCZMOT history

LR55 LCZ is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

LR55 LCZ grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
151,698 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 LCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 LCZ was last recorded at 151,698 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 5,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,760 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,938 miles
Average per year
6,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,698 miles
  • 2024 – 145,760 miles
  • 2023 – 145,344 miles
  • 2022 – 144,810 miles
  • 2021 – 144,009 miles
  • 2019 – 142,961 miles
  • 2018 – 140,647 miles
  • 2017 – 133,555 miles
  • 2016 – 129,034 miles
  • 2015 – 122,903 miles
  • 2014 – 102,958 miles
  • 2013 – 80,999 miles
  • 2012 – 75,886 miles
  • 2011 – 67,414 miles
  • 2010 – 58,074 miles
  • 2009 – 45,584 miles
  • 2008 – 36,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,698 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,698 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,698 miles
    Test number
    243329672787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail151,698 miles (+5,938)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,698 miles
    Test number
    459863139671
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass145,760 miles (+416)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,760 miles
    Test number
    237011566272
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,344 miles (+534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,344 miles
    Test number
    409060180615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass144,810 miles (+801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,810 miles
    Test number
    120041990398
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,009 miles (+1,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    144,009 miles
    Test number
    452147088748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass142,961 miles (+2,314)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,961 miles
    Test number
    794225800144
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass140,647 miles (+7,092)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,647 miles
    Test number
    616905043066
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement

  9. Pass133,555 miles (+4,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,555 miles
    Test number
    186207731124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass129,034 miles (+6,131)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,034 miles
    Test number
    220386764462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,903 miles (+410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,903 miles
    Test number
    206398785444
    • NoteFlywheel rattle

  12. Fail122,493 miles (+19,535)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,493 miles
    Test number
    465263875121
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFlywheel rattle

  13. Pass102,958 miles (+272)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    102,958 miles
    Test number
    566636904210
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

  14. Fail102,686 miles (+21,687)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,686 miles
    Test number
    118112304212
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

  15. Pass80,999 miles (+5,113)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,999 miles
    Test number
    335643833495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,886 miles (+8,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,886 miles
    Test number
    955875222395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,414 miles (+9,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,414 miles
    Test number
    766279401378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass58,074 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,074 miles
    Test number
    421171700333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,001 miles (+12,417)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,001 miles
    Test number
    851349590242
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass45,584 miles (+9,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,584 miles
    Test number
    951114279227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass36,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,086 miles
    Test number
    352206478445
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LR55 LCZ

Does LR55 LCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 LCZ expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 LCZ?
The MOT on LR55 LCZ expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 LCZ done?
LR55 LCZ was recorded at 151,698 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 6,820 miles a year.
Has LR55 LCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 LCZ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 LCZ 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 LCZ find?
LR55 LCZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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