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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LX55 OSCMOT history

LX55 OSC is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 169,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

LX55 OSC grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2022
Mileage
169,868 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 OSC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 OSC was last recorded at 169,868 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 6,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,932 miles · 15 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,936 miles
Average per year
10,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 169,868 miles
  • 2020 – 162,932 miles
  • 2019 – 153,532 miles
  • 2018 – 142,597 miles
  • 2017 – 130,403 miles
  • 2016 – 117,175 miles
  • 2015 – 110,482 miles
  • 2014 – 96,042 miles
  • 2013 – 79,371 miles
  • 2012 – 69,395 miles
  • 2011 – 61,361 miles
  • 2010 – 58,923 miles
  • 2009 – 42,339 miles
  • 2008 – 27,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,868 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease via pin holes, boot is perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth back plates missing from rear discs
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate also deteriorated (0.1 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,868 miles (+6,936)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    169,868 miles
    Test number
    740965571859
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease via pin holes, boot is perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth back plates missing from rear discs
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate also deteriorated (0.1 (a))

  2. Pass162,932 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,932 miles
    Test number
    117775916943
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail162,932 miles (+9,400)2 dangerous3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,932 miles
    Test number
    808988885985
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass153,532 miles (+10,935)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,532 miles
    Test number
    207115032328
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    142,597 miles
    Test number
    753091826793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both back plates behind discs very corroded

  6. Fail142,597 miles (+12,194)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,597 miles
    Test number
    328449412360
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both back plates behind discs very corroded

  7. Pass130,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    130,403 miles
    Test number
    581046218049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail130,403 miles (+13,228)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,403 miles
    Test number
    745669979507
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass117,175 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,175 miles
    Test number
    552421951709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    110,482 miles
    Test number
    777876066202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail110,482 miles (+14,440)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,482 miles
    Test number
    924788117021
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass96,042 miles (+16,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,042 miles
    Test number
    228102344334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass79,371 miles (+9,976)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,371 miles
    Test number
    248794153232
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc back plates corroded away

  14. Pass69,395 miles (+8,034)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,395 miles
    Test number
    328833332351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,361 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,361 miles
    Test number
    416857831276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail61,361 miles (+2,438)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,361 miles
    Test number
    659827831289
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,923 miles (+16,584)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,923 miles
    Test number
    984699330274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,339 miles (+14,380)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,339 miles
    Test number
    504830549262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    143511148273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 OSC

Does LX55 OSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 OSC expired on 18 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 OSC?
The MOT on LX55 OSC expired on 18 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 OSC done?
LX55 OSC was recorded at 169,868 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 10,667 miles a year.
Has LX55 OSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 OSC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LX55 OSC 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 OSC find?
LX55 OSC passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease via pin holes, boot is perished; both back plates missing from rear discs; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 4 more.

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