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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LS55 MRUMOT history

LS55 MRU is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LS55 MRU grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
108,076 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 MRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 MRU was last recorded at 108,076 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2014: 54,015 miles, lower than 83,160 miles on 27 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,063 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,076 miles
  • 2025 – 104,475 miles
  • 2024 – 104,421 miles
  • 2023 – 92,918 miles
  • 2022 – 86,429 miles
  • 2021 – 79,181 miles
  • 2020 – 72,888 miles
  • 2019 – 69,186 miles
  • 2018 – 65,345 miles
  • 2017 – 61,416 miles
  • 2016 – 57,116 miles
  • 2015 – 56,303 miles
  • 2014 – 54,015 miles
  • 2013 – 83,160 miles
  • 2012 – 80,714 miles
  • 2011 – 76,609 miles
  • 2010 – 63,381 miles
  • 2009 – 48,567 miles
  • 2008 – 36,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,076 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From EGR to manifold pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust fumes entering cabin

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,076 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,076 miles
    Test number
    460314627090
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From EGR to manifold pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,063 miles (+3,588)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,063 miles
    Test number
    386351816696
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,475 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,475 miles
    Test number
    276446185434
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,475 miles (+54)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,475 miles
    Test number
    113518119633
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,421 miles (+11,503)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,421 miles
    Test number
    956564752823
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,918 miles (+6,489)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,918 miles
    Test number
    936628155607
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,429 miles (+7,248)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,429 miles
    Test number
    528164883937
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass79,181 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,181 miles
    Test number
    805345468230
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  9. Fail79,180 miles (+6,292)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,180 miles
    Test number
    201873333141
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  10. Pass72,888 miles (+3,702)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,888 miles
    Test number
    988004094813
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on; emissions ok

  11. Pass69,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,186 miles
    Test number
    514103789435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,186 miles (+3,841)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,186 miles
    Test number
    537283988425
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass65,345 miles (+3,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,345 miles
    Test number
    275785153780
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass61,416 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,416 miles
    Test number
    942933388041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,116 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,116 miles
    Test number
    175852387756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,303 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    691366552467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,015 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    579905704378
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass54,015 miles (-29,145)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    619745504368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,160 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,160 miles
    Test number
    787501233329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,159 miles (+2,445)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,159 miles
    Test number
    326130933318
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass80,714 miles (+4,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,714 miles
    Test number
    795177612362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass76,609 miles (+13,228)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,609 miles
    Test number
    949168611346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,381 miles (+14,814)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,381 miles
    Test number
    760390640355
    • DangerousRear brake pads low

  24. Pass48,567 miles (+12,158)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,567 miles
    Test number
    641156109342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,409 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    354767618337
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about LS55 MRU

Does LS55 MRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 MRU is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 MRU?
The MOT on LS55 MRU is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 MRU done?
LS55 MRU was recorded at 108,076 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,150 miles a year.
Has LS55 MRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 MRU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 MRU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 MRU find?
LS55 MRU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from egr to manifold pipe; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 2 more.

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