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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

LR55 UVSMOT history

LR55 UVS is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

LR55 UVS blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
156,857 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 UVS
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
25 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 UVS was last recorded at 156,857 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,853 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,857 miles
  • 2022 – 155,418 miles
  • 2021 – 140,691 miles
  • 2020 – 131,274 miles
  • 2019 – 118,802 miles
  • 2018 – 104,615 miles
  • 2017 – 98,315 miles
  • 2016 – 92,053 miles
  • 2015 – 86,502 miles
  • 2014 – 78,739 miles
  • 2013 – 70,075 miles
  • 2012 – 60,429 miles
  • 2011 – 51,244 miles
  • 2010 – 44,922 miles
  • 2009 – 37,212 miles
  • 2008 – 29,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,857 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Both sides front suspension arm rear bushes worn/deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,857 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,857 miles
    Test number
    610181286144
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Fail156,853 miles (+1,435)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,853 miles
    Test number
    395108865195
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass155,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    155,418 miles
    Test number
    498812833514
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail155,418 miles (+14,727)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,418 miles
    Test number
    892401578756
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass140,691 miles (+9,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,691 miles
    Test number
    149588476295
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,274 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,274 miles
    Test number
    605267099527
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail131,274 miles (+12,472)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,274 miles
    Test number
    193106720669
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass118,802 miles (+14,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,802 miles
    Test number
    511389161854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slight corrosion

  9. Pass104,615 miles (+6,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,615 miles
    Test number
    435569465397
    • AdvisoryBody damaged o/s/r.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension components front and rear.

  10. Pass98,315 miles1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,315 miles
    Test number
    450770919484
    • DangerousOffside Rear Bump stop damage
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front suspension arm rear bushes worn/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damage
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail98,315 miles (+6,262)3 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,315 miles
    Test number
    508897665222
    • DangerousFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Bump stop damage
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front suspension arm rear bushes worn/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damage
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass92,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,053 miles
    Test number
    953946306870
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

  13. Fail92,051 miles (+5,549)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,051 miles
    Test number
    259236620740
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

  14. Pass86,502 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,502 miles
    Test number
    693840412874
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside/offside (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  15. Fail86,502 miles (+7,763)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,502 miles
    Test number
    159552766686
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside/offside (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  16. Pass78,739 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,739 miles
    Test number
    389556314354
    • NoteO/s/r lamp is damage

  17. Fail78,739 miles (+8,664)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,739 miles
    Test number
    848196714303
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r lamp is damage

  18. Pass70,075 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,075 miles
    Test number
    346622983258
    • NoteO/s/r light is damage

  19. Fail70,068 miles (+9,639)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,068 miles
    Test number
    835791183218
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r light is damage

  20. Pass60,429 miles (+9,185)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,429 miles
    Test number
    397617882287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S/R Indicator lens is broken

  21. Pass51,244 miles (+6,322)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,244 miles
    Test number
    307547481490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are worn

  22. Pass44,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,922 miles
    Test number
    174333390281
    • 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)

  23. Fail44,922 miles (+7,710)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,922 miles
    Test number
    364243090436
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)

  24. Pass37,212 miles (+8,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,212 miles
    Test number
    941716299282
    • NoteCleaned out rear washer jet

  25. Pass29,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,061 miles
    Test number
    311170398436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 UVS

Does LR55 UVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 UVS expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 UVS?
The MOT on LR55 UVS expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 UVS done?
LR55 UVS was recorded at 156,857 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 8,132 miles a year.
Has LR55 UVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 UVS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 UVS 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 UVS find?
LR55 UVS passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, and 1 more.

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