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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LR55 VMAMOT history

LR55 VMA is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

LR55 VMA black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
162,046 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VMA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VMA was last recorded at 162,046 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,046 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,046 miles
  • 2022 – 141,175 miles
  • 2020 – 128,704 miles
  • 2019 – 122,693 miles
  • 2018 – 112,416 miles
  • 2017 – 106,753 miles
  • 2016 – 100,677 miles
  • 2015 – 94,332 miles
  • 2014 – 82,916 miles
  • 2013 – 72,939 miles
  • 2012 – 62,451 miles
  • 2011 – 53,770 miles
  • 2010 – 43,882 miles
  • 2009 – 34,449 miles
  • 2008 – 28,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,046 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc and pad is low and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm link bush worn and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a cut on the outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,046 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,046 miles
    Test number
    874811105324
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc and pad is low and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm link bush worn and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,046 miles (+20,871)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,046 miles
    Test number
    828187884624
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear tyre minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc and pad is low and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm link bush worn and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,175 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,175 miles
    Test number
    785960412006
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread deflecting and perishing on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread deflecting on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontmost silencer (just acceptable. exhaust lambda readings only just met) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle

  4. Fail141,175 miles (+12,471)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,175 miles
    Test number
    752489346961
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread deflecting and perishing on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread deflecting on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontmost silencer (just acceptable. exhaust lambda readings only just met) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle

  5. Pass128,704 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,704 miles
    Test number
    922702748898
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,699 miles (+6,006)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,699 miles
    Test number
    466310553320
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield adrift

  7. Pass122,693 miles (+10,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,693 miles
    Test number
    282748407833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damaged

  8. Pass112,416 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,416 miles
    Test number
    357337563851
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheels different at time of retest
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill slight corrosion (centre)
    • AdvisoryLower gearbox/engine mount worn

  9. Fail112,415 miles (+5,662)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,415 miles
    Test number
    549758468491
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill slight corrosion (centre)
    • AdvisoryLower gearbox/engine mount worn

  10. Pass106,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,753 miles
    Test number
    373582196521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished

  11. Fail106,753 miles (+6,076)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,753 miles
    Test number
    455187565765
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished

  12. Pass100,677 miles (+6,345)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,677 miles
    Test number
    230267684048
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both(3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel slight distorted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates slightly faded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished/minor cuts

  13. Pass94,332 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,332 miles
    Test number
    841940792530
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber dust cover in poor condition
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail94,332 miles (+11,416)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,332 miles
    Test number
    340207309600
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber dust cover in poor condition
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass82,916 miles (+9,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    725667604333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass72,939 miles (+10,488)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,939 miles
    Test number
    659893103390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass62,451 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    315337002312
    • NoteN/s front road wheel out of shape
    • NoteN/s rear wheel out of shape

  18. Fail62,451 miles (+8,681)1 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    487966302368
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteN/s front road wheel out of shape
    • NoteN/s rear wheel out of shape
    • NoteO/s rear brake grabbing
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin

  19. Pass53,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,770 miles
    Test number
    545120801387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail53,769 miles (+9,887)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,769 miles
    Test number
    496710301403
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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 Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,882 miles (+9,433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,882 miles
    Test number
    904631300330
    • NoteADVISE N/SIDE C/V BOOT DAMP

  22. Pass34,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    940962809391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,448 miles (+6,443)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,448 miles
    Test number
    264292209358
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass28,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,005 miles
    Test number
    521758608305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VMA

Does LR55 VMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VMA expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VMA?
The MOT on LR55 VMA expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VMA done?
LR55 VMA was recorded at 162,046 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 9,444 miles a year.
Has LR55 VMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VMA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 VMA 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 VMA find?
LR55 VMA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 6 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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