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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LS55 KTXMOT history

LS55 KTX is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 245,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

LS55 KTX black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
245,934 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 KTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 KTX was last recorded at 245,934 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 13,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,787 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
13,147 miles
Average per year
9,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 245,934 miles
  • 2024 – 232,787 miles
  • 2023 – 222,461 miles
  • 2022 – 211,168 miles
  • 2021 – 198,307 miles
  • 2020 – 188,832 miles
  • 2019 – 173,784 miles
  • 2018 – 162,984 miles
  • 2016 – 146,551 miles
  • 2015 – 142,825 miles
  • 2014 – 137,392 miles
  • 2013 – 132,121 miles
  • 2012 – 127,119 miles
  • 2011 – 120,112 miles
  • 2010 – 113,832 miles
  • 2008 – 94,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,934 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass245,934 miles (+13,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    245,934 miles
    Test number
    645229671394
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass232,787 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    232,787 miles
    Test number
    714442191340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail232,787 miles (+10,326)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,787 miles
    Test number
    512851346584
    • DangerousCentral Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass222,461 miles (+11,293)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    222,461 miles
    Test number
    708675557941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass211,168 miles (+12,861)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    211,168 miles
    Test number
    446817448457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass198,307 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    198,307 miles
    Test number
    798093236308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail198,280 miles (+9,448)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,280 miles
    Test number
    821498838074
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass188,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    188,832 miles
    Test number
    538696754407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail188,832 miles (+15,048)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,832 miles
    Test number
    142675063101
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass173,784 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    173,784 miles
    Test number
    245807031244
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail173,784 miles (+10,800)3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,784 miles
    Test number
    165190282176
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass162,984 miles (+16,433)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    162,984 miles
    Test number
    845769999853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    146,551 miles
    Test number
    920441181682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,551 miles (+3,726)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,551 miles
    Test number
    490747994179
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass142,825 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    142,825 miles
    Test number
    235246045447
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEML light on

  16. Fail142,825 miles (+5,433)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,825 miles
    Test number
    945096445118
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEML light on

  17. Pass137,392 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    137,392 miles
    Test number
    279270454475
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail137,392 miles (+5,271)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,392 miles
    Test number
    426470054121
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail132,121 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,121 miles
    Test number
    445422153129
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass132,121 miles (+5,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    132,121 miles
    Test number
    598382353116
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass127,119 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,119 miles
    Test number
    668680152118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail127,119 miles (+7,007)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,119 miles
    Test number
    906939042185
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass120,112 miles (+6,280)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    120,112 miles
    Test number
    836093021118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass113,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    113,832 miles
    Test number
    644595450024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail113,832 miles (+19,769)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,832 miles
    Test number
    883405250063
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass94,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    680318198204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 KTX

Does LS55 KTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 KTX expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 KTX?
The MOT on LS55 KTX expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 KTX done?
LS55 KTX was recorded at 245,934 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 9,288 miles a year.
Has LS55 KTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 KTX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 KTX 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 KTX find?
LS55 KTX passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear exhaust mounting defective bracket broken.

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