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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LS55 KYCMOT history

LS55 KYC is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 3 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 180,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LS55 KYC black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
180,320 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 KYC
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
3 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 KYC was last recorded at 180,320 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 24,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,506 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
24,814 miles
Average per year
9,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,320 miles
  • 2025 – 155,506 miles
  • 2024 – 133,140 miles
  • 2023 – 110,040 miles
  • 2022 – 100,565 miles
  • 2021 – 93,621 miles
  • 2019 – 87,747 miles
  • 2018 – 82,115 miles
  • 2017 – 67,412 miles
  • 2015 – 55,649 miles
  • 2014 – 49,226 miles
  • 2013 – 44,011 miles
  • 2012 – 38,301 miles
  • 2011 – 32,747 miles
  • 2010 – 27,291 miles
  • 2008 – 16,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,320 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,320 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    180,320 miles
    Test number
    630311064989
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  2. Fail180,320 miles (+24,814)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,320 miles
    Test number
    157135612483
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  3. Pass155,506 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    155,506 miles
    Test number
    453017295006
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail155,506 miles (+22,366)2 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,506 miles
    Test number
    103860234788
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass133,140 miles (+23,100)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,140 miles
    Test number
    653513486964
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,040 miles (+9,475)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,040 miles
    Test number
    529038128905
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass100,565 miles (+6,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,565 miles
    Test number
    261613071162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass93,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,621 miles
    Test number
    101557788259
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail93,621 miles (+5,874)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,621 miles
    Test number
    361939304563
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass87,747 miles (+5,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,747 miles
    Test number
    252101443284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass82,115 miles (+167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    306771902706
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail81,948 miles (+14,536)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,948 miles
    Test number
    401966824912
    • MajorOffside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak coming from center, underside of car. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass67,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,412 miles
    Test number
    568773245517
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

  14. Fail67,412 miles (+5,341)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,412 miles
    Test number
    438483069289
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

  15. Pass62,071 miles (+6,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,071 miles
    Test number
    455312611677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass55,649 miles (+6,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    940814261283
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass49,226 miles (+5,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,226 miles
    Test number
    296256234384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass44,011 miles (+5,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,011 miles
    Test number
    297787543312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass38,301 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,301 miles
    Test number
    917545032349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,747 miles (+5,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,747 miles
    Test number
    365548421305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass27,291 miles (+10,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,291 miles
    Test number
    530877030382
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass16,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,303 miles
    Test number
    424774548447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 KYC

Does LS55 KYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 KYC is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 KYC?
The MOT on LS55 KYC is valid until 8 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 KYC done?
LS55 KYC was recorded at 180,320 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 9,602 miles a year.
Has LS55 KYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 KYC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 KYC 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 KYC find?
LS55 KYC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; parking brake lever worn, but not excessively.

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