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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.

LR55 VNE blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass141,221 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass141,221 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,221 miles
    Test number
    742078619372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,823 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,823 miles
    Test number
    189885234514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass107,127 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,127 miles
    Test number
    134808824389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Pass78,707 miles (+6,924)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,707 miles
    Test number
    406357123586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,783 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,783 miles
    Test number
    246843784291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,027 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    387513913316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass59,601 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,601 miles
    Test number
    695158802361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass44,982 miles (+7,476)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,982 miles
    Test number
    640392000392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,506 miles (+8,375)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    774770619341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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