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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 AVJMOT history

LS55 AVJ is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

LS55 AVJ grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
146,337 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 AVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 AVJ was last recorded at 146,337 miles on 5 May 2023, 3,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,262 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,075 miles
Average per year
5,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,337 miles
  • 2022 – 143,262 miles
  • 2021 – 127,529 miles
  • 2020 – 124,212 miles
  • 2019 – 113,919 miles
  • 2017 – 103,018 miles
  • 2016 – 97,578 miles
  • 2015 – 91,978 miles
  • 2014 – 87,847 miles
  • 2013 – 84,170 miles
  • 2012 – 82,265 miles
  • 2011 – 79,686 miles
  • 2010 – 77,962 miles
  • 2009 – 76,092 miles
  • 2008 – 60,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,337 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, back bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to wear indicator bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.74mm (1.6mm limit)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Dent in offside rear quarter panel, dent in front edge of bonnet and damage to rear bumper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,337 miles (+3,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,337 miles
    Test number
    103167229872
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass143,262 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,262 miles
    Test number
    464574683469
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, back bushes (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. Fail143,239 miles (+15,710)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,239 miles
    Test number
    106208501047
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, back bushes (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))

  4. Pass127,529 miles (+3,317)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,529 miles
    Test number
    116157379521
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass124,212 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,212 miles
    Test number
    240072348525
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to wear indicator bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.74mm (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail124,122 miles (+10,203)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,122 miles
    Test number
    998109606556
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to wear indicator bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.74mm (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,919 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,919 miles
    Test number
    497993127850
    • AdvisoryDent in offside rear quarter panel, dent in front edge of bonnet and damage to rear bumper

  8. Fail113,904 miles (+10,886)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,904 miles
    Test number
    469387212631
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Trailing arm - Bent! (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDent in offside rear quarter panel, dent in front edge of bonnet and damage to rear bumper

  9. Pass103,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,018 miles
    Test number
    327497036759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,018 miles (+5,440)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,018 miles
    Test number
    105511203222
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass97,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,578 miles
    Test number
    950055366052
    • AdvisoryRear passenger seats occupied not allowing full inspection of adult belt s
    • AdvisoryRear both sides tyres has abnormal wear

  12. Fail97,578 miles (+5,600)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,578 miles
    Test number
    138327417327
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear passenger seats occupied not allowing full inspection of adult belt s
    • AdvisoryRear both sides tyres has abnormal wear

  13. Pass91,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,978 miles
    Test number
    955638055226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,978 miles (+4,131)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,978 miles
    Test number
    752342536827
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass87,847 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,847 miles
    Test number
    976335824386
    • NoteRear both tyres abnormal wear

  16. Fail87,847 miles (+3,677)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,847 miles
    Test number
    355034324306
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear both tyres abnormal wear

  17. Pass84,170 miles (+1,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,170 miles
    Test number
    778612033353
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass82,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,265 miles
    Test number
    449166922360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,265 miles (+2,579)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,265 miles
    Test number
    415656922356
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass79,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,686 miles
    Test number
    387559211371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail79,686 miles (+1,724)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,686 miles
    Test number
    709729011381
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass77,962 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,962 miles
    Test number
    511960620367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,092 miles (+15,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,092 miles
    Test number
    702130939370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass60,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,909 miles
    Test number
    913079308396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 AVJ

Does LS55 AVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 AVJ expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 AVJ?
The MOT on LS55 AVJ expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 AVJ done?
LS55 AVJ was recorded at 146,337 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 5,893 miles a year.
Has LS55 AVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 AVJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 AVJ 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 LS55 AVJ find?
LS55 AVJ passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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