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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 VYAMOT history

LS55 VYA is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LS55 VYA silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
175,195 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VYA was last recorded at 175,195 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,164 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
6,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,195 miles
  • 2025 – 172,504 miles
  • 2024 – 167,489 miles
  • 2023 – 163,932 miles
  • 2021 – 159,283 miles
  • 2020 – 156,400 miles
  • 2019 – 154,386 miles
  • 2018 – 151,399 miles
  • 2017 – 145,140 miles
  • 2016 – 138,836 miles
  • 2015 – 132,036 miles
  • 2014 – 123,206 miles
  • 2013 – 111,856 miles
  • 2012 – 100,480 miles
  • 2011 – 91,468 miles
  • 2010 – 79,616 miles
  • 2008 – 65,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,195 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front wheel arch corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,195 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    175,195 miles
    Test number
    296451742529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail175,164 miles (+2,660)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,164 miles
    Test number
    220803072381
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass172,504 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    172,504 miles
    Test number
    492462781427
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Fail172,504 miles (+5,015)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,504 miles
    Test number
    599450167725
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Pass167,489 miles (+3,557)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,489 miles
    Test number
    682614570670
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass163,932 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    163,932 miles
    Test number
    116869916911
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail163,931 miles (+4,648)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,931 miles
    Test number
    948633445129
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass159,283 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,283 miles
    Test number
    592687270695
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail159,283 miles (+2,883)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,283 miles
    Test number
    785541056661
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass156,400 miles (+2,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,400 miles
    Test number
    492295202618
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  11. Pass154,386 miles (+2,987)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,386 miles
    Test number
    679150173708
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  12. Pass151,399 miles (+6,259)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    151,399 miles
    Test number
    857907358666
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray & Engine Cover fitted
  13. Pass145,140 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,140 miles
    Test number
    732608675484
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertray & Engine cover fitted
  14. Fail145,140 miles (+6,304)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,140 miles
    Test number
    333963742761
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertray & Engine cover fitted
  15. Pass138,836 miles (+6,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    138,836 miles
    Test number
    143004011745
    • AdvisoryManufacturer engine cover fitted
  16. Pass132,036 miles (+8,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,036 miles
    Test number
    128134320853
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  17. Fail123,206 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,206 miles
    Test number
    126548894263
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass123,206 miles (+11,350)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,206 miles
    Test number
    555558594258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,856 miles (+11,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,856 miles
    Test number
    209060283219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass100,480 miles (+9,012)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,480 miles
    Test number
    948155162256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,468 miles1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,468 miles
    Test number
    309672871498
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn & lipped
  22. Fail91,468 miles (+11,852)2 dangerous1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,468 miles
    Test number
    807662671287
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOuter Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn & lipped
  23. Pass79,616 miles (+14,168)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    382681880088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,448 miles
    Test number
    313348958376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VYA

Does LS55 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VYA is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VYA?
The MOT on LS55 VYA is valid until 4 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 VYA done?
LS55 VYA was recorded at 175,195 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,411 miles a year.
Has LS55 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VYA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 VYA 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 VYA find?
LS55 VYA passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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