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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 VYLMOT history

LS55 VYL is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 263,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2024.

LS55 VYL grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2025
Mileage
263,983 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VYL was last recorded at 263,983 miles on 7 Sept 2024, 9,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,658 miles · 9 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
9,325 miles
Average per year
14,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 263,983 miles
  • 2023 – 254,658 miles
  • 2022 – 244,612 miles
  • 2021 – 237,234 miles
  • 2020 – 226,671 miles
  • 2019 – 217,942 miles
  • 2018 – 210,999 miles
  • 2016 – 182,240 miles
  • 2015 – 179,651 miles
  • 2014 – 175,710 miles
  • 2013 – 161,998 miles
  • 2012 – 150,797 miles
  • 2011 – 130,354 miles
  • 2010 – 101,876 miles
  • 2009 – 61,376 miles
  • 2008 – 31,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,983 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,983 miles (+9,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    263,983 miles
    Test number
    165280774491
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass254,658 miles (+10,046)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    254,658 miles
    Test number
    404833601324
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass244,612 miles (+7,378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    244,612 miles
    Test number
    601479361830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass237,234 miles (+10,563)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    237,234 miles
    Test number
    271488720872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass226,671 miles (+8,729)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    226,671 miles
    Test number
    719708219396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass217,942 miles (+6,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    217,942 miles
    Test number
    866884521123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass210,999 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    210,999 miles
    Test number
    219917024058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass319,094 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    319,094 km
    Test number
    204192664620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass182,240 miles (+2,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    182,240 miles
    Test number
    489077279874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass179,651 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    179,651 miles
    Test number
    174344593422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass175,710 miles (+13,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    175,710 miles
    Test number
    925878054286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail161,998 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,998 miles
    Test number
    587684053279
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass161,998 miles (+11,201)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    161,998 miles
    Test number
    727444553290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass150,797 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    150,797 miles
    Test number
    746487552228
    • NoteE.G.R pipe broken
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  15. Fail150,794 miles (+20,440)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,794 miles
    Test number
    145664752240
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteE.G.R pipe broken
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass130,354 miles (+28,478)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    130,354 miles
    Test number
    637856141283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,876 miles (+40,500)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,876 miles
    Test number
    370399640207
    • NoteDrivers wiper hitting on 'a' post...
    • NoteRear pads low...
    • NoteWashers req adjustment...
    • NoteWipers smearing...

  18. Pass61,376 miles (+29,675)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,376 miles
    Test number
    580247249285
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChip in windscreen...

  19. Pass31,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,701 miles
    Test number
    851482758215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VYL

Does LS55 VYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VYL expired on 14 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VYL?
The MOT on LS55 VYL expired on 14 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VYL done?
LS55 VYL was recorded at 263,983 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2024, an average of 14,520 miles a year.
Has LS55 VYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VYL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on LS55 VYL 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 VYL find?
LS55 VYL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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