Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
LS55 YVLMOT history
LS55 YVL is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,761 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 153,761 mi
- At MOT on 31 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,489 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 YVL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 YVL was last recorded at 153,761 miles on 31 May 2025, 9,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 144,640 miles · 1 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,121 miles
- Average per year
- 6,489 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,761 miles
- 2024 – 144,640 miles
- 2023 – 135,428 miles
- 2022 – 125,759 miles
- 2021 – 123,522 miles
- 2020 – 121,316 miles
- 2019 – 118,435 miles
- 2018 – 114,691 miles
- 2017 – 109,898 miles
- 2016 – 103,014 miles
- 2015 – 98,172 miles
- 2014 – 91,109 miles
- 2013 – 83,636 miles
- 2012 – 77,385 miles
- 2011 – 70,056 miles
- 2010 – 61,185 miles
- 2008 – 46,861 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,761 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear of vehicle under body covered underseal
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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,761 miles (+9,121)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 153,761 miles
- Test number
- 811802262284
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear of vehicle under body covered underseal
Pass144,640 miles (+9,212)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 144,640 miles
- Test number
- 929269188617
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear end off vehicle covered in wax oil.
Pass135,428 miles (+9,669)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 135,428 miles
- Test number
- 615919659940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,759 miles (+2,237)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 125,759 miles
- Test number
- 975675186503
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,522 miles (+2,206)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 123,522 miles
- Test number
- 765605635041
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass121,316 miles (+2,881)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 121,316 miles
- Test number
- 299090451348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass118,435 miles (+3,744)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 118,435 miles
- Test number
- 462282201793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,691 miles (+4,793)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 114,691 miles
- Test number
- 341946302798
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
Pass109,898 miles (+6,884)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 109,898 miles
- Test number
- 440639358079
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted and obscuring some components
Pass103,014 miles (+4,842)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 103,014 miles
- Test number
- 158965059208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass98,172 miles (+50)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 98,172 miles
- Test number
- 207066745441
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber shroud insecure
Fail98,122 miles (+7,013)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,122 miles
- Test number
- 475332445140
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber shroud insecure
Pass91,109 miles (+7,473)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 91,109 miles
- Test number
- 226203624432
- Note(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is split at the drive shaft end,not likely at the time of the inspection to ingress dirt etc
- Note(3.7A.6a)The nearside rear park brake effort is low and indicates that service is required
- Note(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 65%,indicating clearly that service is required
- Note(3.7A.7)The calculated park brake efficiency is low at 17%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service
- Note(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the outer side of the central band is worn unevenly
- Note(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.87mm
- Note(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 3.15mm
- NoteTHE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Pass83,636 miles (+6,251)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 83,636 miles
- Test number
- 755142193094
- Note(5.4.1)The passenger's Air Bag Warning Lamp is illuminated at time of test,where the switch advises it is switched off.
- NoteNOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
- NoteSTATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
- NoteThe vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
Pass77,385 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 77,385 miles
- Test number
- 835234392023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail77,381 miles (+7,325)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,381 miles
- Test number
- 297633492041
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,056 miles (+8,871)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 70,056 miles
- Test number
- 109481091447
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass61,185 miles (+14,324)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 61,185 miles
- Test number
- 383531490011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 46,861 miles
- Test number
- 204764448308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,861 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,861 miles
- Test number
- 451414848490
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- NoteDamage to o/s/f mirror glass
Questions about LS55 YVL
- Does LS55 YVL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 YVL expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 YVL?
- The MOT on LS55 YVL expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 YVL done?
- LS55 YVL was recorded at 153,761 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2025, an average of 6,489 miles a year.
- Has LS55 YVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 YVL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2015.
- Has the mileage on LS55 YVL 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 YVL find?
- LS55 YVL passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting; offside headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.
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