Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LS55 YJRMOT history
LS55 YJR is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,025 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 179,025 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,361 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 YJR
- 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
- 31 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 YJR was last recorded at 179,025 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 14,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 164,706 miles · 25 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,319 miles
- Average per year
- 8,361 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,025 miles
- 2025 – 164,706 miles
- 2024 – 157,618 miles
- 2023 – 149,897 miles
- 2022 – 143,484 miles
- 2021 – 136,367 miles
- 2020 – 129,363 miles
- 2019 – 119,315 miles
- 2018 – 111,358 miles
- 2017 – 99,673 miles
- 2016 – 88,484 miles
- 2015 – 81,217 miles
- 2014 – 73,996 miles
- 2013 – 66,421 miles
- 2012 – 55,560 miles
- 2011 – 49,692 miles
- 2010 – 42,354 miles
- 2008 – 29,371 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,025 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,025 miles (+14,319)4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 179,025 miles
- Test number
- 342450572259
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass164,706 miles (+129)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 164,706 miles
- Test number
- 395682344633
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail164,577 miles (+6,959)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,577 miles
- Test number
- 192005938335
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass157,618 miles (+7,721)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 157,618 miles
- Test number
- 583560509197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r o/s/r disk shields corroded
Pass149,897 miles (+6,413)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 149,897 miles
- Test number
- 805846326659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,484 miles (+7,117)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 143,484 miles
- Test number
- 291760303366
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass136,367 miles (+7,004)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 136,367 miles
- Test number
- 193532054064
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
Pass129,363 miles (+10,048)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 129,363 miles
- Test number
- 478673750700
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,315 miles (+43)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 119,315 miles
- Test number
- 179488555598
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail119,272 miles (+7,914)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,272 miles
- Test number
- 983881152135
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass111,358 miles (+51)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 111,358 miles
- Test number
- 395559278119
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake, little reserve travel
Fail111,307 miles (+11,634)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,307 miles
- Test number
- 242777113992
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake, little reserve travel
Pass99,673 miles (+11,189)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 99,673 miles
- Test number
- 195338054479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 88,484 miles
- Test number
- 247870408246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,484 miles (+7,267)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,484 miles
- Test number
- 771176657346
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass81,217 miles (+7,221)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 81,217 miles
- Test number
- 406725845272
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 73,996 miles
- Test number
- 187946344284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,996 miles (+7,575)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,996 miles
- Test number
- 428826344214
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass66,421 miles (+10,861)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 66,421 miles
- Test number
- 609610413220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,560 miles (+5,868)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 55,560 miles
- Test number
- 339683472096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,692 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 49,692 miles
- Test number
- 597801521053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,646 miles (+7,292)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,646 miles
- Test number
- 669408911002
- FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Pass42,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 42,354 miles
- Test number
- 543731910050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,354 miles (+12,983)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,354 miles
- Test number
- 130811010038
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass29,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 29,371 miles
- Test number
- 703197338360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 YJR
- Does LS55 YJR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 YJR is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 YJR?
- The MOT on LS55 YJR is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 YJR done?
- LS55 YJR was recorded at 179,025 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 8,361 miles a year.
- Has LS55 YJR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 YJR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS55 YJR 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 YJR find?
- LS55 YJR passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 3 more.
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