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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 4,134 cc

LR55 VLZMOT history

LR55 VLZ is a silver diesel Audi A8 first used on 3 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
134,211 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,134 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VLZ was last recorded at 134,211 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 12,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,022 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
12,189 miles
Average per year
5,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,211 miles
  • 2024 – 122,022 miles
  • 2023 – 105,998 miles
  • 2022 – 86,897 miles
  • 2021 – 83,275 miles
  • 2020 – 80,625 miles
  • 2019 – 77,671 miles
  • 2018 – 73,056 miles
  • 2017 – 70,819 miles
  • 2016 – 68,123 miles
  • 2015 – 64,385 miles
  • 2014 – 61,042 miles
  • 2013 – 58,801 miles
  • 2012 – 53,786 miles
  • 2011 – 50,400 miles
  • 2010 – 46,445 miles
  • 2009 – 43,061 miles
  • 2008 – 38,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,211 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,211 miles
    Test number
    903693370651
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail134,211 miles (+12,189)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,211 miles
    Test number
    653943310284
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass122,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,022 miles
    Test number
    831609568565
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail122,022 miles (+16,024)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,022 miles
    Test number
    110326272952
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass105,998 miles (+19,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,998 miles
    Test number
    604810421787
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

  6. Pass86,897 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,897 miles
    Test number
    589776123570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,275 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,275 miles
    Test number
    965755352269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,625 miles
    Test number
    605139901327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,625 miles (+2,954)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,625 miles
    Test number
    850426496103
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass77,671 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,671 miles
    Test number
    875679036922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,056 miles (+2,237)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,056 miles
    Test number
    411599376393
    • MinorNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass70,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,819 miles
    Test number
    408550478201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,819 miles (+2,696)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,819 miles
    Test number
    774064213071
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass68,123 miles (+3,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,123 miles
    Test number
    575535538394
    • AdvisoryFront wipers worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass64,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,385 miles
    Test number
    733255670293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail64,385 miles (+3,343)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,385 miles
    Test number
    392043154979
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass61,042 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,042 miles
    Test number
    758610464272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall perrishing

  18. Fail61,040 miles (+2,239)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,040 miles
    Test number
    835149554264
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall perrishing

  19. Pass58,801 miles (+5,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    627236953212
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass53,786 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,786 miles
    Test number
    908741442241
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNSF TYRE DAMAGE

  21. Fail53,786 miles (+3,386)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,786 miles
    Test number
    365481242461
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNSF TYRE DAMAGE

  22. Pass50,400 miles (+3,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,400 miles
    Test number
    337638441434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass46,445 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    153001950208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,061 miles (+4,691)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,061 miles
    Test number
    333647909381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,370 miles
    Test number
    431933208335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VLZ

Does LR55 VLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VLZ expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VLZ?
The MOT on LR55 VLZ expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VLZ done?
LR55 VLZ was recorded at 134,211 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 5,680 miles a year.
Has LR55 VLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VLZ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 VLZ 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 VLZ find?
LR55 VLZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s.

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