
Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LR55 USTMOT history
LR55 UST is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 224,472 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 224,472 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 UST
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 UST was last recorded at 224,472 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 30,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 194,353 miles · 10 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 30,119 miles
- Average per year
- 11,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 224,472 miles
- 2021 – 194,353 miles
- 2020 – 191,819 miles
- 2019 – 180,701 miles
- 2018 – 167,860 miles
- 2017 – 159,201 miles
- 2016 – 152,482 miles
- 2015 – 144,611 miles
- 2014 – 133,957 miles
- 2013 – 123,575 miles
- 2012 – 111,813 miles
- 2011 – 102,262 miles
- 2010 – 93,138 miles
- 2009 – 73,374 miles
- 2008 – 55,948 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass224,472 miles (+30,119)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 224,472 miles
- Test number
- 645565460450
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Pass194,353 miles (+2,534)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 194,353 miles
- Test number
- 232977328416
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Pass191,819 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 191,819 miles
- Test number
- 327567428194
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail191,819 miles (+11,118)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,819 miles
- Test number
- 405172139413
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,701 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 180,701 miles
- Test number
- 327810369953
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail180,696 miles (+12,836)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,696 miles
- Test number
- 291219775926
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass167,860 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 167,860 miles
- Test number
- 306234361189
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail167,860 miles (+8,659)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,860 miles
- Test number
- 736007220940
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass159,201 miles (+6,719)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 159,201 miles
- Test number
- 103784494893
- AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass152,482 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 152,482 miles
- Test number
- 279673567842
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge
Fail152,478 miles (+7,867)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,478 miles
- Test number
- 274938918832
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge
Pass144,611 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 144,611 miles
- Test number
- 177168167651
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has age related cracking
Fail144,611 miles (+10,654)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,611 miles
- Test number
- 360436516754
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has age related cracking
Pass133,957 miles (+10,382)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 133,957 miles
- Test number
- 178600194226
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass123,575 miles (+11,762)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 123,575 miles
- Test number
- 708375893246
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail111,813 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,813 miles
- Test number
- 255962282214
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass111,813 miles (+9,551)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 111,813 miles
- Test number
- 908852582254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,262 miles (+9,124)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 102,262 miles
- Test number
- 688512571218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,138 miles (+19,764)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 93,138 miles
- Test number
- 374308590489
- NoteNail in n/s rear tyre
Pass73,374 miles (+17,426)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 73,374 miles
- Test number
- 362260409369
- 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)
- NoteDIFICULT TO ASSESS UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS
Pass55,948 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 55,948 miles
- Test number
- 154321408369
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDIFICULT TO ASSESS UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS
Questions about LR55 UST
- Does LR55 UST currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 UST expired on 12 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 UST?
- The MOT on LR55 UST expired on 12 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 UST done?
- LR55 UST was recorded at 224,472 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 11,938 miles a year.
- Has LR55 UST ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 UST has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LR55 UST 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 UST find?
- LR55 UST passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; general under body corrosion.
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