
Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
LR55 VNEMOT history
LR55 VNE is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,221 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 141,221 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,403 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 VNE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 VNE was last recorded at 141,221 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 1,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 139,823 miles · 20 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,398 miles
- Average per year
- 7,403 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 141,221 miles
- 2022 – 139,823 miles
- 2021 – 129,753 miles
- 2020 – 116,329 miles
- 2019 – 107,127 miles
- 2018 – 101,709 miles
- 2017 – 94,723 miles
- 2016 – 86,390 miles
- 2015 – 78,707 miles
- 2014 – 71,783 miles
- 2013 – 66,027 miles
- 2012 – 59,601 miles
- 2011 – 53,083 miles
- 2010 – 44,982 miles
- 2009 – 37,506 miles
- 2008 – 29,131 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,221 miles (+1,398)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 141,221 miles
- Test number
- 742078619372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,823 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 139,823 miles
- Test number
- 189885234514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,719 miles (+9,966)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,719 miles
- Test number
- 938145655327
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,753 miles (+1,028)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 129,753 miles
- Test number
- 155607103615
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail128,725 miles (+12,396)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,725 miles
- Test number
- 224769724265
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,329 miles (+9,202)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 116,329 miles
- Test number
- 458357186584
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass107,127 miles (+5,418)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 107,127 miles
- Test number
- 134808824389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,709 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 101,709 miles
- Test number
- 530845976535
- AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear tyres distorted
Fail101,705 miles (+6,982)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,705 miles
- Test number
- 896169918072
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear tyres distorted
Pass94,723 miles (+8,333)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 94,723 miles
- Test number
- 585206141419
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slightly lumpy (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slightly lumpy (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,390 miles (+7,683)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 86,390 miles
- Test number
- 707296029468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,707 miles (+6,924)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 78,707 miles
- Test number
- 406357123586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,783 miles (+5,756)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 71,783 miles
- Test number
- 246843784291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,027 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 66,027 miles
- Test number
- 387513913316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,021 miles1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,021 miles
- Test number
- 818911813323
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fail66,018 miles (+137)2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,018 miles
- Test number
- 119291613339
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail65,881 miles (+6,280)4 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,881 miles
- Test number
- 359914303339
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,601 miles (+6,518)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 59,601 miles
- Test number
- 695158802361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,083 miles (+8,101)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 53,083 miles
- Test number
- 607909501324
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,982 miles (+7,476)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 44,982 miles
- Test number
- 640392000392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,506 miles (+8,375)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 37,506 miles
- Test number
- 774770619341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 29,131 miles
- Test number
- 394059288455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 VNE
- Does LR55 VNE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 VNE expired on 30 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 VNE?
- The MOT on LR55 VNE expired on 30 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 VNE done?
- LR55 VNE was recorded at 141,221 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 7,403 miles a year.
- Has LR55 VNE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 VNE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR55 VNE 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 VNE find?
- LR55 VNE passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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