Audi A3
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc
LX55 OSPMOT history
LX55 OSP is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,727 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 106,727 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,949 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 OSP
- 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
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 OSP was last recorded at 106,727 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,749 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,978 miles
- Average per year
- 4,949 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,727 miles
- 2025 – 104,749 miles
- 2023 – 104,589 miles
- 2022 – 102,156 miles
- 2021 – 97,864 miles
- 2020 – 92,357 miles
- 2019 – 90,840 miles
- 2017 – 81,490 miles
- 2016 – 73,222 miles
- 2015 – 67,209 miles
- 2014 – 58,771 miles
- 2013 – 52,169 miles
- 2012 – 44,957 miles
- 2011 – 36,313 miles
- 2010 – 27,672 miles
- 2009 – 24,963 miles
- 2008 – 19,759 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,727 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,727 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 106,727 miles
- Test number
- 315800626702
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail106,727 miles (+1,978)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,727 miles
- Test number
- 439179090842
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass104,749 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 104,749 miles
- Test number
- 333161573808
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail104,745 miles (+156)7 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,745 miles
- Test number
- 114506659092
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass104,589 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 104,589 miles
- Test number
- 843786234865
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail104,589 miles (+2,433)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,589 miles
- Test number
- 185621802968
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass102,156 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 102,156 miles
- Test number
- 523069799929
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail102,156 miles (+4,292)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,156 miles
- Test number
- 939855514184
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass97,864 miles (+5,507)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 97,864 miles
- Test number
- 436285157481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,357 miles (+1,517)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 92,357 miles
- Test number
- 563091499730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,840 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 90,840 miles
- Test number
- 510987103239
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail90,838 miles (+7,077)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,838 miles
- Test number
- 789635150664
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,761 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 83,761 miles
- Test number
- 985471522180
- 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))
Fail83,754 miles (+2,264)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,754 miles
- Test number
- 672878446327
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,490 miles (+8,268)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 81,490 miles
- Test number
- 263665971960
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding
Pass73,222 miles (+6,013)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 73,222 miles
- Test number
- 228003304495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,209 miles (+8,438)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 67,209 miles
- Test number
- 758248579254
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass58,771 miles (+6,602)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 58,771 miles
- Test number
- 586260604320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,169 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,169 miles
- Test number
- 125428903349
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass52,169 miles (+7,212)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 52,169 miles
- Test number
- 778968503377
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass44,957 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 44,957 miles
- Test number
- 698693102325
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail44,957 miles (+8,644)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,957 miles
- Test number
- 608143002376
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,313 miles (+8,641)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 36,313 miles
- Test number
- 269554001381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,672 miles (+703)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 27,672 miles
- Test number
- 413356510389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,969 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,969 miles
- Test number
- 192320560080
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass26,969 miles (+2,006)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 26,969 miles
- Test number
- 201210860064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,963 miles (+5,204)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 24,963 miles
- Test number
- 630118139240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,759 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 19,759 miles
- Test number
- 943320088191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX55 OSP
- Does LX55 OSP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 OSP is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 OSP?
- The MOT on LX55 OSP is valid until 18 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 OSP done?
- LX55 OSP was recorded at 106,727 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,949 miles a year.
- Has LX55 OSP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 OSP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX55 OSP 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 OSP find?
- LX55 OSP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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