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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LS55 MPEMOT history

LS55 MPE is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LS55 MPE blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
169,792 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 MPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 MPE was last recorded at 169,792 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 4,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
164,842 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,950 miles
Average per year
8,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,792 miles
  • 2025 – 164,842 miles
  • 2024 – 160,166 miles
  • 2023 – 153,116 miles
  • 2022 – 146,382 miles
  • 2021 – 138,553 miles
  • 2020 – 129,917 miles
  • 2019 – 122,887 miles
  • 2018 – 114,613 miles
  • 2017 – 107,057 miles
  • 2016 – 100,660 miles
  • 2015 – 92,034 miles
  • 2014 – 85,225 miles
  • 2013 – 74,612 miles
  • 2012 – 66,674 miles
  • 2011 – 55,594 miles
  • 2010 – 43,526 miles
  • 2009 – 35,640 miles
  • 2008 – 25,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,792 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryTop Brake Bar Not Fully Operative

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.

  • Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,792 miles (+4,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    169,792 miles
    Test number
    328100669393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTop Brake Bar Not Fully Operative

  2. Pass164,842 miles (+4,676)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    164,842 miles
    Test number
    190003901665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rate of braking increase low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Unable to test Wheel Bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass160,166 miles (+7,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,166 miles
    Test number
    205699700767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass153,116 miles (+6,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,116 miles
    Test number
    524150114830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass146,382 miles (+7,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,382 miles
    Test number
    534662322919
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass138,553 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,553 miles
    Test number
    934423456572
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper sweep mark (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail138,553 miles (+8,636)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,553 miles
    Test number
    966736109658
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper sweep mark (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sound deadening material not fully secure wheel arch guard (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass129,917 miles (+7,030)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,917 miles
    Test number
    848377900992
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass122,887 miles (+8,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,887 miles
    Test number
    671471865557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass114,613 miles (+7,556)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,613 miles
    Test number
    628910004084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,057 miles (+6,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,057 miles
    Test number
    798085206816
    • AdvisoryN.S.R+O.S.R +O.S.F tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge

  12. Pass100,660 miles (+8,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,660 miles
    Test number
    861954180691
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded also has few chips (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass92,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,034 miles
    Test number
    166063705239
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail92,034 miles (+6,809)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,034 miles
    Test number
    707063205255
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass85,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    535811914290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,225 miles (+10,613)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    716571214284
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass74,612 miles (+7,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,612 miles
    Test number
    237882713285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass66,674 miles (+11,080)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,674 miles
    Test number
    435611392273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,594 miles (+12,068)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,594 miles
    Test number
    495692491298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,526 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,526 miles
    Test number
    913284390203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,640 miles (+9,661)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,640 miles
    Test number
    344662729391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,979 miles
    Test number
    342940118309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 MPE

Does LS55 MPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 MPE is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 MPE?
The MOT on LS55 MPE is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 MPE done?
LS55 MPE was recorded at 169,792 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 8,086 miles a year.
Has LS55 MPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 MPE has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 MPE 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 MPE find?
LS55 MPE passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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