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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

LS55 EMXMOT history

LS55 EMX is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2023.

LS55 EMX black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2024
Mileage
158,643 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EMX was last recorded at 158,643 miles on 28 Nov 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,640 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,643 miles
  • 2022 – 152,273 miles
  • 2021 – 143,678 miles
  • 2020 – 136,179 miles
  • 2019 – 128,082 miles
  • 2018 – 120,107 miles
  • 2017 – 103,502 miles
  • 2016 – 91,883 miles
  • 2015 – 80,894 miles
  • 2014 – 71,612 miles
  • 2013 – 63,435 miles
  • 2012 – 52,513 miles
  • 2011 – 42,539 miles
  • 2010 – 33,348 miles
  • 2009 – 23,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,643 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Bonnet safety catch siezed.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,643 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,643 miles
    Test number
    597287792145
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail158,640 miles (+6,367)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,640 miles
    Test number
    913185828533
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,273 miles
    Test number
    260459406358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail152,273 miles (+8,595)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,273 miles
    Test number
    203573094195
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass143,678 miles (+165)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,678 miles
    Test number
    670950971084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch siezed.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

  6. Fail143,513 miles (+7,334)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,513 miles
    Test number
    145283842203
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch siezed.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f. inner wing panel not fully secured.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r. shock absorber dust cover loose.
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

  7. Pass136,179 miles (+8,097)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,179 miles
    Test number
    846095399298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass128,082 miles (+7,975)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,082 miles
    Test number
    149075050029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass120,107 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,107 miles
    Test number
    618196170801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail120,097 miles (+7,125)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,097 miles
    Test number
    677830891427
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass112,972 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,972 miles
    Test number
    170684727884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,966 miles (+9,464)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,966 miles
    Test number
    630460299991
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass103,502 miles (+11,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,502 miles
    Test number
    543717876019
    • AdvisoryN/s/f rear wishbone bush slight wear
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  14. Pass91,883 miles (+10,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,883 miles
    Test number
    818564859066
    • AdvisoryN/s/r seat belt checked around baby seat
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight mark in centre windscreen

  15. Pass80,894 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,894 miles
    Test number
    165672255012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail80,894 miles (+9,282)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,894 miles
    Test number
    426972955054
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass71,612 miles (+8,177)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,612 miles
    Test number
    146952654048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear rubber bushes perishing
    • NoteOsr tyre worn 3mm(very cracked/cuts in tread)

  18. Pass63,435 miles (+10,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,435 miles
    Test number
    575506153023
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass52,513 miles (+9,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,513 miles
    Test number
    447937202073
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass42,539 miles (+9,191)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,539 miles
    Test number
    649558901089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass33,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,348 miles
    Test number
    911677300008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,348 miles (+10,166)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,348 miles
    Test number
    723647900044
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass23,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,182 miles
    Test number
    122087609065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 EMX

Does LS55 EMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 EMX expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EMX?
The MOT on LS55 EMX expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 EMX done?
LS55 EMX was recorded at 158,643 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2023, an average of 9,098 miles a year.
Has LS55 EMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EMX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 EMX 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 EMX find?
LS55 EMX passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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