
Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
LS55 ELCMOT history
LS55 ELC is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 219,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 219,993 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,897 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 ELC
- 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
- 30 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 ELC was last recorded at 219,993 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 7,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 212,101 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,892 miles
- Average per year
- 8,897 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 219,993 miles
- 2025 – 212,101 miles
- 2024 – 205,413 miles
- 2022 – 196,524 miles
- 2021 – 189,928 miles
- 2020 – 186,484 miles
- 2019 – 176,301 miles
- 2018 – 165,948 miles
- 2017 – 156,550 miles
- 2016 – 149,448 miles
- 2015 – 139,043 miles
- 2014 – 132,577 miles
- 2013 – 121,147 miles
- 2012 – 111,516 miles
- 2011 – 100,714 miles
- 2010 – 89,218 miles
- 2009 – 76,040 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2025
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,993 miles (+7,892)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 219,993 miles
- Test number
- 741452313367
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass212,101 miles (+6,688)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 212,101 miles
- Test number
- 836634346960
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass205,413 miles (+8,889)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 205,413 miles
- Test number
- 439778087009
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass196,524 miles (+104)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 196,524 miles
- Test number
- 149823339239
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail196,420 miles (+6,492)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,420 miles
- Test number
- 997983874808
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass189,928 miles (+172)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 189,928 miles
- Test number
- 492921657461
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail189,756 miles (+3,272)5 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,756 miles
- Test number
- 377941320132
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 Date- 2019 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Date- 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Possible Abs pump fault (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Date- 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% @ 83% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass186,484 miles (+150)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 186,484 miles
- Test number
- 896229319306
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail186,334 miles (+10,033)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,334 miles
- Test number
- 695941111351
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass176,301 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 176,301 miles
- Test number
- 557581338562
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Fail176,301 miles (+10,353)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,301 miles
- Test number
- 459337479593
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Pass165,948 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 165,948 miles
- Test number
- 243947024762
- AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail165,934 miles (+9,384)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,934 miles
- Test number
- 571406712685
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass156,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 156,550 miles
- Test number
- 809857907913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,549 miles (+7,101)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,549 miles
- Test number
- 664541368799
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass149,448 miles (+10,405)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 149,448 miles
- Test number
- 738371760770
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing unevenly inner edge
- AdvisoryCrack in front screen
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts
- AdvisoryLooks like but can't see a engine mount perishing slight movement in engine
Pass139,043 miles (+6,466)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 139,043 miles
- Test number
- 806210117495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,577 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 132,577 miles
- Test number
- 327359384477
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail132,577 miles (+11,430)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,577 miles
- Test number
- 719239484274
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail121,147 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,147 miles
- Test number
- 216469183248
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyre inner walls have light splits in rubber
- NoteBoth rear tyres inner edges worn
Pass121,147 miles (+9,631)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 121,147 miles
- Test number
- 549639283285
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyre inner walls have light splits in rubber
- NoteBoth rear tyres inner edges worn
Pass111,516 miles (+10,802)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 111,516 miles
- Test number
- 595610622316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront inner brake pads wearing low
- NoteNearside rear shock absorber dirt tube adrift
Pass100,714 miles (+11,496)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 100,714 miles
- Test number
- 818851121304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,218 miles (+13,178)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 89,218 miles
- Test number
- 863105430323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,040 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 76,040 miles
- Test number
- 484019229340
- NoteNearside front outer cv gaiter starting to split at small clip end
- NoteNearside front tyre 3mm
- NoteOffside front tyre 3mm
- NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm
- NoteTyre size 225 45 zr 17 mich or barum
Questions about LS55 ELC
- Does LS55 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 ELC is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 ELC?
- The MOT on LS55 ELC is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 ELC done?
- LS55 ELC was recorded at 219,993 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,897 miles a year.
- Has LS55 ELC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 ELC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS55 ELC 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 ELC find?
- LS55 ELC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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