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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR55 PPUMOT history

LR55 PPU is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

LR55 PPU silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
126,165 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 PPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 PPU was last recorded at 126,165 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,141 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
6,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,165 miles
  • 2023 – 126,141 miles
  • 2022 – 116,211 miles
  • 2021 – 111,440 miles
  • 2020 – 108,641 miles
  • 2019 – 105,394 miles
  • 2018 – 98,412 miles
  • 2017 – 90,082 miles
  • 2016 – 82,919 miles
  • 2015 – 78,375 miles
  • 2014 – 73,857 miles
  • 2013 – 69,141 miles
  • 2012 – 60,412 miles
  • 2011 – 50,463 miles
  • 2010 – 40,049 miles
  • 2009 – 29,401 miles
  • 2008 – 20,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,165 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected not seam welded all the way round (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,165 miles (+24)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,165 miles
    Test number
    216786752060
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected not seam welded all the way round (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,141 miles (+9,930)2 dangerous5 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,141 miles
    Test number
    694603997067
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass116,211 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,211 miles
    Test number
    427231327676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Fail116,182 miles (+4,742)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,182 miles
    Test number
    892146376170
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass111,440 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,440 miles
    Test number
    127221692475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,641 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,641 miles
    Test number
    182419221244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,598 miles (+3,204)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,598 miles
    Test number
    133142892452
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s tail light one bulb inoperative

  8. Pass105,394 miles (+6,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,394 miles
    Test number
    241246587889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,412 miles (+8,330)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    139742751696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,082 miles (+7,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,082 miles
    Test number
    317724899446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass82,919 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,919 miles
    Test number
    799467702207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail82,919 miles (+4,544)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,919 miles
    Test number
    978078931749
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass78,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,375 miles
    Test number
    761003343674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,375 miles (+4,518)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,375 miles
    Test number
    268087948396
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,857 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,857 miles
    Test number
    285988124377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,141 miles (+8,729)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,141 miles
    Test number
    829243303321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,412 miles (+9,949)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,412 miles
    Test number
    138660022303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder tray damaged

  18. Fail50,463 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,463 miles
    Test number
    647979111335
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass50,463 miles (+10,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,463 miles
    Test number
    948629611323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass40,049 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,049 miles
    Test number
    940480220379
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Fail40,011 miles (+10,610)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,011 miles
    Test number
    364329110339
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,401 miles (+8,604)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,401 miles
    Test number
    450037819382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,797 miles
    Test number
    382244808328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,797 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,797 miles
    Test number
    862877698285
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 PPU

Does LR55 PPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 PPU expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 PPU?
The MOT on LR55 PPU expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 PPU done?
LR55 PPU was recorded at 126,165 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 6,919 miles a year.
Has LR55 PPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 PPU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 PPU 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 PPU find?
LR55 PPU failed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 1 dangerous defect and 3 major defects: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected not seam welded all the way round; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear direction indicator not working, and 1 more.

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