
Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,189 cc
LS55 EKPMOT history
LS55 EKP is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,216 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 137,216 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,845 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 EKP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,189 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 11 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 EKP was last recorded at 137,216 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 4,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 132,614 miles · 2 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,602 miles
- Average per year
- 7,845 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 137,216 miles
- 2023 – 132,614 miles
- 2022 – 122,382 miles
- 2021 – 114,224 miles
- 2020 – 104,251 miles
- 2019 – 96,985 miles
- 2018 – 89,991 miles
- 2017 – 78,378 miles
- 2016 – 70,902 miles
- 2015 – 66,493 miles
- 2014 – 59,983 miles
- 2013 – 56,514 miles
- 2012 – 48,289 miles
- 2011 – 35,296 miles
- 2010 – 24,184 miles
- 2009 – 17,263 miles
- 2008 – 10,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,216 miles (+4,602)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 137,216 miles
- Test number
- 353531359045
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass132,614 miles (+405)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 132,614 miles
- Test number
- 295134478117
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail132,209 miles (+9,827)3 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,209 miles
- Test number
- 632178979420
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass122,382 miles (+207)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 122,382 miles
- Test number
- 646666003139
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail122,175 miles (+7,951)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,175 miles
- Test number
- 316601269558
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,224 miles (+9,973)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 114,224 miles
- Test number
- 356402228062
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass104,251 miles (+7,266)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 104,251 miles
- Test number
- 117825093817
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit ! (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,985 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 96,985 miles
- Test number
- 246111435559
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,985 miles (+6,994)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,985 miles
- Test number
- 215769236878
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative warning lamp on dash indicating system inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,991 miles (+11,613)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 89,991 miles
- Test number
- 143910774271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,378 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 78,378 miles
- Test number
- 292961531305
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Fail78,378 miles (+7,476)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,378 miles
- Test number
- 518550746641
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass70,902 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 70,902 miles
- Test number
- 662407817023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,897 miles (+4,404)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,897 miles
- Test number
- 821239861855
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass66,493 miles (+453)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 66,493 miles
- Test number
- 403759337649
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail66,040 miles (+6,057)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,040 miles
- Test number
- 308927125308
- FailureOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured as marked (4.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,983 miles (+55)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 59,983 miles
- Test number
- 386078434399
- NoteNearside front tyre has a cut on inner side wall, however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Fail59,928 miles (+3,414)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,928 miles
- Test number
- 426903734419
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteHas a cut on inner side wall, however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Pass56,514 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 56,514 miles
- Test number
- 645140993234
- NoteBoth front tyres cracking on inside edge
Fail56,514 miles (+8,225)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,514 miles
- Test number
- 425708083207
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres cracking on inside edge
Pass48,289 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 48,289 miles
- Test number
- 325263182259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCut in nearside rear tyre
Fail48,283 miles (+12,987)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,283 miles
- Test number
- 219532182212
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCut in nearside rear tyre
Pass35,296 miles (+147)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 35,296 miles
- Test number
- 238935981213
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteDamage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre
Fail35,149 miles (+10,965)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,149 miles
- Test number
- 236623681272
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteDamage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre
Pass24,184 miles (+6,921)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 24,184 miles
- Test number
- 803401160294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass17,263 miles (+6,326)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 17,263 miles
- Test number
- 684840799207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 10,937 miles
- Test number
- 501360978298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 EKP
- Does LS55 EKP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 EKP expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 EKP?
- The MOT on LS55 EKP expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 EKP done?
- LS55 EKP was recorded at 137,216 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 7,845 miles a year.
- Has LS55 EKP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 EKP has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS55 EKP 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 EKP find?
- LS55 EKP passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear; undertrays fitted.
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