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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LS55 VVLMOT history

LS55 VVL is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LS55 VVL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
182,530 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VVL was last recorded at 182,530 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 8,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,791 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,739 miles
Average per year
8,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,530 miles
  • 2024 – 173,791 miles
  • 2023 – 169,049 miles
  • 2022 – 162,839 miles
  • 2021 – 158,051 miles
  • 2020 – 151,311 miles
  • 2019 – 136,860 miles
  • 2018 – 125,247 miles
  • 2017 – 107,899 miles
  • 2016 – 96,576 miles
  • 2015 – 92,250 miles
  • 2014 – 85,930 miles
  • 2013 – 78,191 miles
  • 2012 – 69,980 miles
  • 2011 – 62,650 miles
  • 2010 – 51,266 miles
  • 2009 – 37,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,530 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,530 miles (+8,739)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    182,530 miles
    Test number
    914070971479
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,791 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    173,791 miles
    Test number
    646688978437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,049 miles (+6,210)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,049 miles
    Test number
    972013260833
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  4. Pass162,839 miles (+4,788)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,839 miles
    Test number
    116132404932
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass158,051 miles (+6,740)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,051 miles
    Test number
    347382459540
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass151,311 miles (+14,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,311 miles
    Test number
    846348359622
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,860 miles (+11,613)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,860 miles
    Test number
    744884259085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,247 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,247 miles
    Test number
    678226880807
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail125,236 miles (+17,337)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,236 miles
    Test number
    262371070837
    • FailureCentral Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass107,899 miles (+11,323)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,899 miles
    Test number
    853658214208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,576 miles (+4,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,576 miles
    Test number
    451468994831
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted restricting the view of some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail92,250 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,250 miles
    Test number
    117866925124
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass92,250 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,250 miles
    Test number
    759436525183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,930 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,930 miles
    Test number
    649962024187
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail85,930 miles (+7,739)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,930 miles
    Test number
    486071924100
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass78,191 miles (+8,211)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    259851423133
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth windscreen wipers smearing

  17. Pass69,980 miles (+7,330)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,980 miles
    Test number
    505389302175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,650 miles (+11,384)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,650 miles
    Test number
    265974201165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,266 miles (+13,414)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,266 miles
    Test number
    674938600096
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  20. Pass37,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,852 miles
    Test number
    432480819070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VVL

Does LS55 VVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VVL is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VVL?
The MOT on LS55 VVL is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VVL done?
LS55 VVL was recorded at 182,530 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,580 miles a year.
Has LS55 VVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VVL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LS55 VVL 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 VVL find?
LS55 VVL passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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