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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LR55 OPBMOT history

LR55 OPB is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LR55 OPB black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
107,739 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 OPB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 OPB was last recorded at 107,739 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,494 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,245 miles
Average per year
5,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,739 miles
  • 2025 – 101,494 miles
  • 2024 – 98,094 miles
  • 2023 – 89,821 miles
  • 2021 – 88,768 miles
  • 2020 – 87,334 miles
  • 2019 – 84,872 miles
  • 2018 – 79,462 miles
  • 2017 – 74,197 miles
  • 2016 – 67,917 miles
  • 2015 – 64,617 miles
  • 2014 – 61,279 miles
  • 2013 – 55,097 miles
  • 2012 – 46,739 miles
  • 2011 – 41,724 miles
  • 2010 – 35,532 miles
  • 2009 – 28,381 miles
  • 2008 – 20,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,739 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,739 miles (+6,245)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    107,739 miles
    Test number
    116850953785
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass101,494 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,494 miles
    Test number
    641036445096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail101,492 miles (+3,398)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,492 miles
    Test number
    168129435166
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass98,094 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    308011123074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn on inner edge and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail98,066 miles (+8,245)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,066 miles
    Test number
    441415405253
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn on inner edge and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering angle warning light on
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,821 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,821 miles
    Test number
    704803382045
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF AND OSF BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail89,821 miles (+1,053)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,821 miles
    Test number
    966296962001
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX ALONG SEAM (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF AND OSF BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass88,768 miles (+1,434)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,768 miles
    Test number
    194233482400
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF AND OSF BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass87,334 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,334 miles
    Test number
    699058316759
    • AdvisoryNSF BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail87,334 miles (+2,462)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,334 miles
    Test number
    570889897180
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,872 miles (+5,410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,872 miles
    Test number
    308262296664
    • AdvisoryNSF BRAKE BACK PLATE RUSTY/DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryNSF CV BOOT SHOWS SIGNS OF GREASE NO SPLITS OR DAMAGE VISIBLE
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PADS WEARING UNEVENLY /POSSIBLE SEIZED PAD IN CARRIER
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass79,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,462 miles
    Test number
    653255626523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,462 miles (+5,265)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,462 miles
    Test number
    425289144430
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass74,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,197 miles
    Test number
    868943840471
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator ?
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  15. Fail74,197 miles (+507)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,197 miles
    Test number
    368907419111
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator ?
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  16. Pass73,690 miles (+5,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,690 miles
    Test number
    575752316072
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  17. Pass67,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,917 miles
    Test number
    847916730685
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  18. Fail67,917 miles (+3,300)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,917 miles
    Test number
    361268088857
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sidewall split, but not deep enough o reach cords
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  19. Pass64,617 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,617 miles
    Test number
    305591665130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,279 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,279 miles
    Test number
    309811054203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,097 miles (+8,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,097 miles
    Test number
    396834053289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass46,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,739 miles
    Test number
    578445952229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,739 miles (+5,015)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,739 miles
    Test number
    195614052254
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass41,724 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,724 miles
    Test number
    699942471283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,532 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,532 miles
    Test number
    831715880236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,381 miles (+7,406)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,381 miles
    Test number
    873255999278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,975 miles
    Test number
    524176398225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 OPB

Does LR55 OPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 OPB is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 OPB?
The MOT on LR55 OPB is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 OPB done?
LR55 OPB was recorded at 107,739 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,025 miles a year.
Has LR55 OPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 OPB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 OPB 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 OPB find?
LR55 OPB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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