Audi A4
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,986 cc
LR55 XLCMOT history
LR55 XLC is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,790 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 155,790 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 XLC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,986 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 XLC was last recorded at 155,790 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 May 2018: 124,449 miles, lower than 124,468 miles on 17 May 2018.
- 12 Oct 2021: 134,567 miles, lower than 134,568 miles on 7 Oct 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 154,422 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,368 miles
- Average per year
- 5,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,790 miles
- 2024 – 154,422 miles
- 2023 – 152,423 miles
- 2022 – 136,595 miles
- 2021 – 134,567 miles
- 2020 – 131,735 miles
- 2019 – 127,093 miles
- 2018 – 124,449 miles
- 2017 – 117,771 miles
- 2016 – 112,450 miles
- 2015 – 106,561 miles
- 2014 – 98,541 miles
- 2012 – 88,811 miles
- 2011 – 78,090 miles
- 2009 – 68,716 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,790 miles
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,790 miles (+1,368)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 155,790 miles
- Test number
- 5105322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,422 miles (+1,999)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 154,422 miles
- Test number
- 3673819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,423 miles (+15,828)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 152,423 miles
- Test number
- 708655987955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,595 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 136,595 miles
- Test number
- 590997281073
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
Fail136,595 miles (+2,028)5 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,595 miles
- Test number
- 584176358911
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
Pass134,567 miles (-1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 134,567 miles
- Test number
- 574546279807
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail134,568 miles (+915)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,568 miles
- Test number
- 194756227009
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,653 miles (+1,918)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,653 miles
- Test number
- 851321525327
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass131,735 miles (+4,642)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 131,735 miles
- Test number
- 547982477618
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 127,093 miles
- Test number
- 712588638486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,093 miles (+2,644)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,093 miles
- Test number
- 311898575771
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,449 miles (-19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 124,449 miles
- Test number
- 711899060308
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryBelt tensioner runing offline
Fail124,468 miles (+6,697)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,468 miles
- Test number
- 254486492947
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryBelt tensioner runing offline
Pass117,771 miles (+5,321)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 117,771 miles
- Test number
- 724623064860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,450 miles (+5,889)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 112,450 miles
- Test number
- 980734157374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
Pass106,561 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 106,561 miles
- Test number
- 519489385053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,527 miles (+7,986)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,527 miles
- Test number
- 199287285098
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass98,541 miles (+9,730)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 98,541 miles
- Test number
- 597491614020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres splitting
- NoteOffside front tyre spliting
Pass88,811 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 88,811 miles
- Test number
- 505047812259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,797 miles (+10,707)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,797 miles
- Test number
- 828335912207
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass78,090 miles (+9,374)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 78,090 miles
- Test number
- 667047801029
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 68,716 miles
- Test number
- 373354469097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 XLC
- Does LR55 XLC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 XLC is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 XLC?
- The MOT on LR55 XLC is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 XLC done?
- LR55 XLC was recorded at 155,790 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,170 miles a year.
- Has LR55 XLC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 XLC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR55 XLC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR55 XLC find?
- LR55 XLC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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