
Audi A3
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc
LR55 USBMOT history
LR55 USB is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,482 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 136,482 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,272 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 USB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 USB was last recorded at 136,482 miles on 9 Dec 2023, 244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 136,238 miles · 1 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 244 miles
- Average per year
- 7,272 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 136,482 miles
- 2022 – 120,868 miles
- 2021 – 103,327 miles
- 2020 – 96,123 miles
- 2019 – 89,330 miles
- 2018 – 85,498 miles
- 2017 – 78,697 miles
- 2016 – 71,386 miles
- 2015 – 65,411 miles
- 2014 – 60,147 miles
- 2013 – 54,887 miles
- 2012 – 49,311 miles
- 2011 – 44,480 miles
- 2010 – 39,757 miles
- 2009 – 33,922 miles
- 2008 – 26,639 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,482 miles (+244)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 136,482 miles
- Test number
- 750320763717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,238 miles2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,238 miles
- Test number
- 982486141179
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- 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))
Fail136,238 miles (+15,370)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,238 miles
- Test number
- 257070741320
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- 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))
Pass120,868 miles (+17,541)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 120,868 miles
- Test number
- 294054640578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,327 miles (+7,204)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 103,327 miles
- Test number
- 337272811820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,123 miles (+6,793)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 96,123 miles
- Test number
- 865191768456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,330 miles (+3,832)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 89,330 miles
- Test number
- 144817353992
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass85,498 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 85,498 miles
- Test number
- 970968843972
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail85,498 miles (+6,801)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,498 miles
- Test number
- 897799850013
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade deteriorated and peeling. (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass78,697 miles (+7,311)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 78,697 miles
- Test number
- 510095254599
- AdvisoryCovers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass71,386 miles (+5,975)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 71,386 miles
- Test number
- 269822423433
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and stepping (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,411 miles (+5,264)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 65,411 miles
- Test number
- 343640810249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,147 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 60,147 miles
- Test number
- 299695204345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,143 miles (+5,256)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,143 miles
- Test number
- 469692604345
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass54,887 miles (+5,576)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 54,887 miles
- Test number
- 108673703304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,311 miles (+4,831)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 49,311 miles
- Test number
- 508934702398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,480 miles (+4,723)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 44,480 miles
- Test number
- 969942101348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,757 miles (+5,835)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 39,757 miles
- Test number
- 840932700357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,922 miles (+7,283)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 33,922 miles
- Test number
- 393843509394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,639 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,639 miles
- Test number
- 244045008393
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,639 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 26,639 miles
- Test number
- 361125608383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LR55 USB
- Does LR55 USB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 USB expired on 8 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 USB?
- The MOT on LR55 USB expired on 8 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 USB done?
- LR55 USB was recorded at 136,482 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2023, an average of 7,272 miles a year.
- Has LR55 USB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 USB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR55 USB 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 USB find?
- LR55 USB passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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