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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LS55 KUAMOT history

LS55 KUA is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LS55 KUA red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
170,501 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 KUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 KUA was last recorded at 170,501 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 3,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,503 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,998 miles
Average per year
7,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,501 miles
  • 2024 – 166,503 miles
  • 2023 – 163,594 miles
  • 2022 – 160,415 miles
  • 2021 – 157,175 miles
  • 2020 – 150,683 miles
  • 2019 – 141,729 miles
  • 2018 – 129,456 miles
  • 2016 – 118,056 miles
  • 2015 – 107,804 miles
  • 2014 – 103,247 miles
  • 2013 – 95,262 miles
  • 2012 – 88,563 miles
  • 2011 – 77,118 miles
  • 2010 – 67,531 miles
  • 2009 – 56,937 miles
  • 2008 – 45,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,501 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,501 miles (+3,998)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    170,501 miles
    Test number
    682105915157
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass166,503 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,503 miles
    Test number
    232823721246
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRequirements only just met. It would appear that the handbrake requires adjustment or repair

  3. Fail166,503 miles (+2,909)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,503 miles
    Test number
    442234909474
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRequirements only just met. It would appear that the handbrake requires adjustment or repair

  4. Pass163,594 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    163,594 miles
    Test number
    277853784285
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail163,593 miles (+3,178)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,593 miles
    Test number
    371889679354
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,415 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    160,415 miles
    Test number
    166724754824
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  7. Fail160,415 miles (+3,240)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,415 miles
    Test number
    851865998252
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  8. Pass157,175 miles (+6,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    157,175 miles
    Test number
    508471586727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass150,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,683 miles
    Test number
    343566095043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,683 miles (+8,954)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,683 miles
    Test number
    732394230041
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

  11. Pass141,729 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    141,729 miles
    Test number
    795746597399
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise stone chip in windscreen

  12. Fail141,724 miles (+12,268)3 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,724 miles
    Test number
    817314446305
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise stone chip in windscreen

  13. Pass129,456 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,456 miles
    Test number
    356787129383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,452 miles (+11,396)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,452 miles
    Test number
    777589570254
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass118,056 miles (+10,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,056 miles
    Test number
    876910926574
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass107,804 miles (+4,557)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,804 miles
    Test number
    902596534018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass103,247 miles (+7,985)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,247 miles
    Test number
    945882454368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass95,262 miles (+6,699)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,262 miles
    Test number
    825974453344
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail88,563 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,563 miles
    Test number
    476095052392
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass88,563 miles (+11,445)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,563 miles
    Test number
    836035452372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass77,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,118 miles
    Test number
    145074731325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,118 miles (+9,587)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,118 miles
    Test number
    449874231444
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass67,531 miles (+10,594)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,531 miles
    Test number
    930309920373
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s front tyre

  24. Pass56,937 miles (+11,882)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,937 miles
    Test number
    752248829302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,055 miles
    Test number
    421079828445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 KUA

Does LS55 KUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 KUA is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 KUA?
The MOT on LS55 KUA is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 KUA done?
LS55 KUA was recorded at 170,501 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 7,230 miles a year.
Has LS55 KUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 KUA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 KUA 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 KUA find?
LS55 KUA passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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