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Audi A6

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,698 cc

LR55 VMUMOT history

LR55 VMU is a black diesel Audi A6 first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

LR55 VMU black Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
165,726 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VMU was last recorded at 165,726 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 12,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,302 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
12,424 miles
Average per year
8,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,726 miles
  • 2024 – 153,302 miles
  • 2023 – 152,146 miles
  • 2022 – 144,401 miles
  • 2021 – 136,090 miles
  • 2020 – 130,594 miles
  • 2019 – 124,543 miles
  • 2018 – 117,812 miles
  • 2017 – 110,169 miles
  • 2016 – 97,723 miles
  • 2014 – 86,439 miles
  • 2013 – 81,841 miles
  • 2011 – 65,445 miles
  • 2010 – 55,479 miles
  • 2009 – 41,857 miles
  • 2008 – 27,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,726 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,726 miles (+12,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    165,726 miles
    Test number
    441011013267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,302 miles (+1,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,302 miles
    Test number
    549647909537
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,146 miles (+7,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    152,146 miles
    Test number
    840752366265
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,401 miles (+20)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    144,401 miles
    Test number
    920410928360
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail144,381 miles (+8,291)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,381 miles
    Test number
    634581419656
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,090 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    136,090 miles
    Test number
    647322248532
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail136,040 miles (+5,446)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,040 miles
    Test number
    653077149000
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,594 miles (+6,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    130,594 miles
    Test number
    985332334507
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,543 miles (+6,731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,543 miles
    Test number
    505053406268
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides are misted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass117,812 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    117,812 miles
    Test number
    557188946386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail117,812 miles (+7,643)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,812 miles
    Test number
    640556868792
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass110,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,169 miles
    Test number
    743670097953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

  13. Fail110,169 miles (+12,446)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,169 miles
    Test number
    696054724269
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

  14. Pass97,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,723 miles
    Test number
    106828395851
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail97,723 miles (+11,284)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,723 miles
    Test number
    478022684656
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass86,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,439 miles
    Test number
    705643064391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,439 miles (+4,598)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,439 miles
    Test number
    989713864339
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass81,841 miles (+9,899)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,841 miles
    Test number
    157223453396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,942 miles (+6,497)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    125767003021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,445 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    758478341359
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  21. Fail65,437 miles (+9,958)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,437 miles
    Test number
    856757641317
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  22. Fail55,479 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    101926450336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass55,479 miles (+13,622)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    670746250339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,857 miles (+14,759)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    840309649315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,098 miles
    Test number
    874529198265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VMU

Does LR55 VMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VMU expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VMU?
The MOT on LR55 VMU expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VMU done?
LR55 VMU was recorded at 165,726 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 8,271 miles a year.
Has LR55 VMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VMU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 VMU 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 VMU find?
LR55 VMU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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