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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

LX55 ORYMOT history

LX55 ORY is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LX55 ORY grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,763 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 ORY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 ORY was last recorded at 72,763 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,906 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,857 miles
Average per year
3,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,763 miles
  • 2025 – 67,906 miles
  • 2024 – 64,832 miles
  • 2023 – 63,605 miles
  • 2022 – 62,124 miles
  • 2021 – 60,616 miles
  • 2020 – 59,723 miles
  • 2019 – 57,054 miles
  • 2018 – 53,520 miles
  • 2017 – 49,374 miles
  • 2016 – 45,681 miles
  • 2015 – 42,091 miles
  • 2014 – 37,123 miles
  • 2013 – 32,603 miles
  • 2012 – 28,307 miles
  • 2011 – 24,450 miles
  • 2010 – 21,383 miles
  • 2009 – 19,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,763 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,763 miles (+4,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,763 miles
    Test number
    436284143441
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass67,906 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    487956360255
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail67,906 miles (+3,074)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    914948576465
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play on ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass64,832 miles (+1,227)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    64,832 miles
    Test number
    573466292244
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass63,605 miles (+1,481)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    283385248371
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass62,124 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,124 miles
    Test number
    941149082554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,616 miles (+893)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    755348376879
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv boots have grease leaking out
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel stiff to turn
  8. Pass59,723 miles (+2,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,723 miles
    Test number
    892654544027
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer drive shaft boot clip lose
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer drive shaft boot clip loose
  9. Pass57,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,054 miles
    Test number
    403577450975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail57,054 miles (+3,534)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,054 miles
    Test number
    940502955261
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is pershing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass53,520 miles (+4,146)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,520 miles
    Test number
    674610059806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges, perishing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass49,374 miles (+3,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    712705508555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass45,681 miles (+3,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,681 miles
    Test number
    596356531423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass42,091 miles (+4,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,091 miles
    Test number
    395601955067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass37,123 miles (+4,520)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,123 miles
    Test number
    297412744080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass32,603 miles (+4,296)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,603 miles
    Test number
    957850553038
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
  17. Pass28,307 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,307 miles
    Test number
    376801862014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,450 miles (+3,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,450 miles
    Test number
    315625151021
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  19. Pass21,383 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,383 miles
    Test number
    840163530013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,215 miles
    Test number
    154517459498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 ORY

Does LX55 ORY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 ORY is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 ORY?
The MOT on LX55 ORY is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 ORY done?
LX55 ORY was recorded at 72,763 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,152 miles a year.
Has LX55 ORY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 ORY has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 ORY 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 LX55 ORY find?
LX55 ORY passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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