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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR55 UTJMOT history

LR55 UTJ is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2021.

LR55 UTJ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2022
Mileage
179,666 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 UTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 UTJ was last recorded at 179,666 miles on 29 Nov 2021, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2014: 116,707 miles, lower than 709,882 miles on 21 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,574 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
8,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 179,666 miles
  • 2020 – 174,543 miles
  • 2019 – 164,161 miles
  • 2018 – 147,092 miles
  • 2017 – 132,438 miles
  • 2015 – 121,962 miles
  • 2014 – 116,707 miles
  • 2013 – 709,882 miles
  • 2012 – 104,283 miles
  • 2011 – 98,852 miles
  • 2010 – 92,538 miles
  • 2009 – 83,917 miles
  • 2008 – 69,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,666 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake reaction bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,666 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,666 miles
    Test number
    654104389631
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake reaction bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,574 miles (+5,031)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,574 miles
    Test number
    675792801528
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in outer side wall torn around inner side wall and tyre is flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding with low effort (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link-bar end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake reaction bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,543 miles (+10,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,543 miles
    Test number
    712751692952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,161 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,161 miles
    Test number
    666543671004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail164,152 miles (+17,060)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,152 miles
    Test number
    265074581161
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass147,092 miles (+360)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    147,092 miles
    Test number
    662220240659
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNs front tyre has slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOs rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers insecure

  7. Fail146,732 miles (+14,294)4 failures1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,732 miles
    Test number
    794457505813
    • 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNs front tyre has slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNs rear brake pads have been hot ,advise replacement
    • AdvisoryOs rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers insecure

  8. Pass132,438 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,438 miles
    Test number
    220844657958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches to screen (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail132,438 miles (+10,476)5 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,438 miles
    Test number
    398906437401
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches to screen (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass121,962 miles (+5,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,962 miles
    Test number
    130949446055
    • AdvisoryN/s rear shockere shroud dropped
    • AdvisoryO/s cv boot showing signs of deteriation
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  11. Fail116,707 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,707 miles
    Test number
    579715534369
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront discs showing signs of wear
    • NoteN/s front tyre on limit for wear
    • NoteO/s front tyre app limnit

  12. Pass116,707 miles (-593,175)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,707 miles
    Test number
    747935434352
    • NoteFront discs showing signs of wear
    • NoteN/s front tyre on limit for wear
    • NoteO/s front tyre app limnit

  13. Fail709,882 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    709,882 miles
    Test number
    439865623420
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass709,882 miles (+605,599)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    709,882 miles
    Test number
    478795623494
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass104,283 miles (+5,431)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,283 miles
    Test number
    429841022453
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre has tear in sidewall but no cords visible
    • NoteUndershield bolts missing

  16. Fail98,852 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,852 miles
    Test number
    645002521317
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass98,852 miles (+6,314)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,852 miles
    Test number
    668092521368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,538 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,538 miles
    Test number
    264999410381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    83,917 miles
    Test number
    403734619476
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail83,917 miles (+16)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,917 miles
    Test number
    501133819362
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail83,901 miles (+14,286)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,901 miles
    Test number
    470389509379
    • FailureNearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear washer jet not working correctly

  22. Pass69,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,615 miles
    Test number
    800875898258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 UTJ

Does LR55 UTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 UTJ expired on 28 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 UTJ?
The MOT on LR55 UTJ expired on 28 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 UTJ done?
LR55 UTJ was recorded at 179,666 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2021, an average of 8,397 miles a year.
Has LR55 UTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 UTJ has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 UTJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 UTJ find?
LR55 UTJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake reaction bushes starting to split; oil leak, but not excessive.

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