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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR55 UTLMOT history

LR55 UTL is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 196,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

LR55 UTL blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2023
Mileage
196,339 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 UTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 UTL was last recorded at 196,339 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 18,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,609 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
18,730 miles
Average per year
11,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 196,339 miles
  • 2021 – 177,609 miles
  • 2020 – 165,599 miles
  • 2019 – 153,061 miles
  • 2018 – 138,485 miles
  • 2017 – 125,785 miles
  • 2016 – 115,869 miles
  • 2015 – 106,688 miles
  • 2014 – 97,244 miles
  • 2013 – 86,144 miles
  • 2012 – 76,344 miles
  • 2011 – 67,487 miles
  • 2010 – 58,075 miles
  • 2009 – 48,646 miles
  • 2008 – 36,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,339 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • E.m.l is on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,339 miles (+18,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    196,339 miles
    Test number
    726033518032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass177,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    177,609 miles
    Test number
    649209637011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail177,609 miles (+12,010)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,609 miles
    Test number
    437436218158
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass165,599 miles (+12,538)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,599 miles
    Test number
    100240946516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,061 miles (+14,576)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,061 miles
    Test number
    735047363008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,485 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,485 miles
    Test number
    292765202050
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  7. Fail138,474 miles (+12,689)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,474 miles
    Test number
    279240724029
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm inner bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm inner bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened corrosion forming (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass125,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,785 miles
    Test number
    916342562792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail125,785 miles (+9,916)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,785 miles
    Test number
    853223213771
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch stiff (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass115,869 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,869 miles
    Test number
    816484383391
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryE.m.l is on

  11. Fail115,863 miles (+9,175)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,863 miles
    Test number
    970515580644
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryE.m.l is on
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly

  12. Pass106,688 miles (+9,444)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,688 miles
    Test number
    212704723334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,244 miles (+11,100)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,244 miles
    Test number
    379405374246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    165237593241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,144 miles (+9,800)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    435177193208
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass76,344 miles (+8,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,344 miles
    Test number
    388891492237
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass67,487 miles (+9,412)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,487 miles
    Test number
    729343191225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,075 miles (+9,429)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,075 miles
    Test number
    780778070235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,646 miles (+12,379)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,646 miles
    Test number
    560817489217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,267 miles
    Test number
    133963508394
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 UTL

Does LR55 UTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 UTL expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 UTL?
The MOT on LR55 UTL expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 UTL done?
LR55 UTL was recorded at 196,339 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 11,484 miles a year.
Has LR55 UTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 UTL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 UTL 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 UTL find?
LR55 UTL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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