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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

LX55 OTMMOT history

LX55 OTM is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

LX55 OTM 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 May 2024
Mileage
146,060 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 OTM
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 expired on 18 May 2024
Latest MOT test
2 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 OTM was last recorded at 146,060 miles on 2 May 2023, 1,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,085 miles · 4 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,975 miles
Average per year
6,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,060 miles
  • 2022 – 144,085 miles
  • 2021 – 142,583 miles
  • 2019 – 134,650 miles
  • 2018 – 129,761 miles
  • 2017 – 124,978 miles
  • 2016 – 121,702 miles
  • 2015 – 117,002 miles
  • 2014 – 107,507 miles
  • 2013 – 102,727 miles
  • 2012 – 94,577 miles
  • 2011 – 83,480 miles
  • 2010 – 73,923 miles
  • 2009 – 66,877 miles
  • 2008 – 48,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,060 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,060 miles
    Test number
    102457041653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,060 miles (+1,975)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,060 miles
    Test number
    164332359165
    • 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))

  3. Pass144,085 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    144,085 miles
    Test number
    313809495404
    • 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))

  4. Fail144,085 miles (+1,502)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,085 miles
    Test number
    211443080850
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass142,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    142,583 miles
    Test number
    227494050607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,583 miles (+7,933)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,583 miles
    Test number
    687155336631
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 225/45/17 94 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass134,650 miles (+4,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,650 miles
    Test number
    987763325990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,761 miles (+4,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,761 miles
    Test number
    422843239359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass124,978 miles (+3,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,978 miles
    Test number
    954715036901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass121,702 miles (+4,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,702 miles
    Test number
    290758682885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass117,002 miles (+9,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,002 miles
    Test number
    509787425139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass107,507 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,507 miles
    Test number
    309088624101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,467 miles (+4,740)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,467 miles
    Test number
    805497024197
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre brake light not working.
    • NoteLarge cut to n/s/f tyre side wall

  14. Pass102,727 miles (+7,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,727 miles
    Test number
    667591573232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass95,673 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,673 miles
    Test number
    177926933089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,671 miles (+1,094)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,671 miles
    Test number
    567561133016
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)

  17. Pass94,577 miles (+11,097)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,577 miles
    Test number
    385782882476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,480 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,480 miles
    Test number
    296188871282
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass83,480 miles (+9,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,480 miles
    Test number
    419838671230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass73,923 miles (+7,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,923 miles
    Test number
    283409270278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass66,877 miles (+18,842)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,877 miles
    Test number
    702765279256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,035 miles
    Test number
    812869648255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LX55 OTM

Does LX55 OTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 OTM expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 OTM?
The MOT on LX55 OTM expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 OTM done?
LX55 OTM was recorded at 146,060 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 6,690 miles a year.
Has LX55 OTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 OTM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 OTM 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 OTM find?
LX55 OTM passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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