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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR55 VMDMOT history

LR55 VMD is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

LR55 VMD black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
147,882 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VMD
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
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VMD was last recorded at 147,882 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 9,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,983 miles · 11 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
9,899 miles
Average per year
6,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,882 miles
  • 2023 – 137,983 miles
  • 2022 – 132,100 miles
  • 2021 – 125,716 miles
  • 2020 – 114,528 miles
  • 2019 – 100,539 miles
  • 2018 – 94,176 miles
  • 2017 – 92,684 miles
  • 2016 – 90,174 miles
  • 2015 – 88,708 miles
  • 2014 – 86,005 miles
  • 2013 – 81,860 miles
  • 2012 – 76,745 miles
  • 2010 – 66,082 miles
  • 2009 – 59,954 miles
  • 2008 – 50,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,882 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,882 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,882 miles
    Test number
    593065062662
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,882 miles (+9,899)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,882 miles
    Test number
    488725108999
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,983 miles (+5,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,983 miles
    Test number
    168841831183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass132,100 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,100 miles
    Test number
    288740793589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail132,096 miles (+6,380)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,096 miles
    Test number
    383446325987
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,716 miles (+11,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,716 miles
    Test number
    106186124933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,528 miles (+13,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,528 miles
    Test number
    925962184983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,539 miles (+6,363)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,539 miles
    Test number
    797461344331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,176 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,176 miles
    Test number
    663590399815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,165 miles (+1,481)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,165 miles
    Test number
    878445097480
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass92,684 miles (+2,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,684 miles
    Test number
    406687772799
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Pass90,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,174 miles
    Test number
    896196544538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail90,174 miles (+1,466)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,174 miles
    Test number
    473289520208
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass88,708 miles (+2,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,708 miles
    Test number
    828040325169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass86,005 miles (+4,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    215959114113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass81,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,860 miles
    Test number
    169130723176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,857 miles (+5,112)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,857 miles
    Test number
    107960123108
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  18. Pass76,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    117982722171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,733 miles (+10,651)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,733 miles
    Test number
    305732922188
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass66,082 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,082 miles
    Test number
    114485000315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,954 miles (+9,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,954 miles
    Test number
    264498909373
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass50,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,180 miles
    Test number
    324511018315
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail50,180 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,180 miles
    Test number
    551880518311
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 VMD

Does LR55 VMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VMD expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VMD?
The MOT on LR55 VMD expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VMD done?
LR55 VMD was recorded at 147,882 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 6,077 miles a year.
Has LR55 VMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VMD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 VMD 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 VMD find?
LR55 VMD passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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