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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 USEMOT history

LR55 USE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LR55 USE black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,809 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 USE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 USE was last recorded at 157,809 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 5,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,523 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,286 miles
Average per year
7,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,809 miles
  • 2025 – 152,523 miles
  • 2024 – 146,800 miles
  • 2023 – 140,464 miles
  • 2021 – 123,830 miles
  • 2020 – 117,587 miles
  • 2019 – 109,315 miles
  • 2018 – 104,038 miles
  • 2017 – 96,495 miles
  • 2016 – 88,570 miles
  • 2015 – 75,957 miles
  • 2014 – 67,157 miles
  • 2013 – 62,770 miles
  • 2012 – 60,900 miles
  • 2011 – 53,259 miles
  • 2010 – 47,106 miles
  • 2009 – 37,927 miles
  • 2008 – 28,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,809 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Under-body corrosion

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,809 miles (+5,286)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,809 miles
    Test number
    818336798959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Under-body corrosion

  2. Pass152,523 miles (+5,723)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    152,523 miles
    Test number
    749702799754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,800 miles (+6,336)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,800 miles
    Test number
    135176873067
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,464 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,464 miles
    Test number
    998027348417
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail140,463 miles (+16,633)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,463 miles
    Test number
    780408255146
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,830 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,830 miles
    Test number
    517027205881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,587 miles (+8,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,587 miles
    Test number
    946764020206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  8. Pass109,315 miles (+5,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,315 miles
    Test number
    906806891164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass104,038 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,038 miles
    Test number
    349621197019
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail104,024 miles (+7,529)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,024 miles
    Test number
    356361008279
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass96,495 miles (+7,925)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,495 miles
    Test number
    245772315174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,570 miles
    Test number
    190087533381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,570 miles (+12,613)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,570 miles
    Test number
    897844707918
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass75,957 miles (+8,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,957 miles
    Test number
    926949380257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass67,157 miles (+4,387)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,157 miles
    Test number
    477292014365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,770 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,770 miles
    Test number
    959437713378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,900 miles (+7,641)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,900 miles
    Test number
    489242022366
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn to legal limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to excess

  18. Pass53,259 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,259 miles
    Test number
    515136911390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,060 miles (+5,954)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,060 miles
    Test number
    315369101319
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass47,106 miles (+9,179)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,106 miles
    Test number
    353642710379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,927 miles (+9,844)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,927 miles
    Test number
    831198919391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,083 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,083 miles
    Test number
    161647688276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil level low

Questions about LR55 USE

Does LR55 USE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 USE is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 USE?
The MOT on LR55 USE is valid until 20 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 USE done?
LR55 USE was recorded at 157,809 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,510 miles a year.
Has LR55 USE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 USE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 USE 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 USE find?
LR55 USE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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