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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR55 VNLMOT history

LR55 VNL is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 248,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

LR55 VNL grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
248,549 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VNL was last recorded at 248,549 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,548 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
12,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 248,549 miles
  • 2023 – 212,488 miles
  • 2022 – 185,812 miles
  • 2021 – 174,005 miles
  • 2020 – 156,377 miles
  • 2019 – 148,664 miles
  • 2018 – 140,894 miles
  • 2017 – 133,933 miles
  • 2016 – 124,504 miles
  • 2015 – 117,053 miles
  • 2014 – 106,755 miles
  • 2013 – 98,442 miles
  • 2012 – 88,147 miles
  • 2011 – 78,380 miles
  • 2010 – 69,458 miles
  • 2009 – 57,548 miles
  • 2008 – 45,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,549 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass248,549 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    248,549 miles
    Test number
    946774554252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail248,548 miles (+36,060)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,548 miles
    Test number
    723902240317
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass212,488 miles (+109)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    212,488 miles
    Test number
    493112445216
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail212,379 miles (+26,567)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,379 miles
    Test number
    899854431009
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass185,812 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    185,812 miles
    Test number
    759184341491
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail185,812 miles (+11,807)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,812 miles
    Test number
    991559618939
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,005 miles (+17,628)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,005 miles
    Test number
    482186026560
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass156,377 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,377 miles
    Test number
    557957037125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,664 miles (+7,770)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,664 miles
    Test number
    605330768394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,894 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,894 miles
    Test number
    137925155383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,933 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    133,933 miles
    Test number
    858374645969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,913 miles (+9,409)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,913 miles
    Test number
    633576695703
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass124,504 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    124,504 miles
    Test number
    564420393048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,053 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,053 miles
    Test number
    680522881596
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail117,046 miles (+10,291)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,046 miles
    Test number
    933210407247
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass106,755 miles (+49)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,755 miles
    Test number
    136312724340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNear side front road wheel slightly damaged on inner side

  17. Fail106,706 miles (+8,264)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,706 miles
    Test number
    898588614311
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner edges
    • NoteNear side front road wheel slightly damaged on inner side
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn on the inner edge

  18. Pass98,442 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,442 miles
    Test number
    537984523336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  19. Fail98,442 miles (+10,295)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,442 miles
    Test number
    347073323318
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  20. Pass88,147 miles (+9,767)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    178818422384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNearside front cv boot slightly leaking grease
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroding

  21. Pass78,380 miles (+8,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,380 miles
    Test number
    397242331363
    • 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)

  22. Pass69,458 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,458 miles
    Test number
    371816130347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,300 miles (+11,752)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,300 miles
    Test number
    583268820392
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass57,548 miles (+12,404)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,548 miles
    Test number
    733922329309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,144 miles
    Test number
    674600038307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VNL

Does LR55 VNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VNL expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VNL?
The MOT on LR55 VNL expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VNL done?
LR55 VNL was recorded at 248,549 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 12,847 miles a year.
Has LR55 VNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VNL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 VNL 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 VNL find?
LR55 VNL passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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