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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LX55 OSMMOT history

LX55 OSM is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LX55 OSM grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,064 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 OSM
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
16 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 OSM was last recorded at 134,064 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 5,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2012: 52,663 miles, lower than 62,662 miles on 31 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,878 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,186 miles
Average per year
5,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,064 miles
  • 2024 – 128,878 miles
  • 2023 – 126,309 miles
  • 2022 – 124,027 miles
  • 2021 – 120,913 miles
  • 2020 – 118,026 miles
  • 2019 – 113,876 miles
  • 2018 – 109,921 miles
  • 2017 – 98,597 miles
  • 2016 – 90,878 miles
  • 2015 – 80,980 miles
  • 2014 – 73,440 miles
  • 2013 – 66,870 miles
  • 2012 – 52,663 miles
  • 2011 – 61,204 miles
  • 2010 – 51,301 miles
  • 2009 – 44,501 miles
  • 2008 – 35,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,064 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,064 miles
    Test number
    372674655641
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,064 miles (+5,186)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,064 miles
    Test number
    467553792040
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,878 miles (+2,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,878 miles
    Test number
    354057951076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,309 miles (+2,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,309 miles
    Test number
    793263530992
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass124,027 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,027 miles
    Test number
    149361251099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail123,957 miles (+3,044)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,957 miles
    Test number
    943056980097
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass120,913 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,913 miles
    Test number
    537235845501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail120,869 miles (+2,843)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,869 miles
    Test number
    992409779549
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass118,026 miles (+4,150)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,026 miles
    Test number
    688514457136
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass113,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,876 miles
    Test number
    912121210210
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  11. Fail113,872 miles (+3,951)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,872 miles
    Test number
    234225209960
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Pass109,921 miles (+106)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,921 miles
    Test number
    910330674227
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr + both front tyres worn on inner edge

  13. Fail109,815 miles (+11,218)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,815 miles
    Test number
    510181296849
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOsr + both front tyres worn on inner edge

  14. Pass98,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,597 miles
    Test number
    386998748277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail98,597 miles (+7,719)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,597 miles
    Test number
    811867940385
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass90,878 miles (+9,898)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,878 miles
    Test number
    170881853887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,980 miles (+7,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    219922365195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass73,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,440 miles
    Test number
    738686054104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,440 miles (+6,570)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,440 miles
    Test number
    889266054174
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass66,870 miles (+14,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,870 miles
    Test number
    827673963164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass52,663 miles (-9,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,663 miles
    Test number
    345443652165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail62,662 miles (+1,458)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,662 miles
    Test number
    375722952143
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass61,204 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    637878551266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,127 miles (+9,826)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    227039881491
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass51,301 miles (+6,800)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,301 miles
    Test number
    673884970017
    • NoteEngine management light on at all times.

  26. Fail44,501 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,501 miles
    Test number
    223745409200
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass44,501 miles (+9,161)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,501 miles
    Test number
    333655509232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,340 miles
    Test number
    524778018208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 OSM

Does LX55 OSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 OSM is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX55 OSM?
The MOT on LX55 OSM is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 OSM done?
LX55 OSM was recorded at 134,064 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,693 miles a year.
Has LX55 OSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 OSM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 OSM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 OSM find?
LX55 OSM passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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