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Audi A3

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LX55 OTSMOT history

LX55 OTS is a beige diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

LX55 OTS beige Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
158,147 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 OTS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 OTS was last recorded at 158,147 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 6,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,901 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
6,246 miles
Average per year
8,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,147 miles
  • 2023 – 151,901 miles
  • 2022 – 131,394 miles
  • 2021 – 119,938 miles
  • 2019 – 103,579 miles
  • 2018 – 93,183 miles
  • 2017 – 83,255 miles
  • 2016 – 78,689 miles
  • 2015 – 62,693 miles
  • 2014 – 45,551 miles
  • 2013 – 35,428 miles
  • 2012 – 33,346 miles
  • 2011 – 31,633 miles
  • 2010 – 30,318 miles
  • 2009 – 28,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,147 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,147 miles (+6,246)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,147 miles
    Test number
    269133051107
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass151,901 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    151,901 miles
    Test number
    736942313002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail151,888 miles (+20,494)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,888 miles
    Test number
    721248278434
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass131,394 miles (+11,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    131,394 miles
    Test number
    445912363740
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,938 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,938 miles
    Test number
    595659125270
    • 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))

  6. Fail119,936 miles (+16,357)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,936 miles
    Test number
    102507122178
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,579 miles (+10,396)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    683984360155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,183 miles (+9,928)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,183 miles
    Test number
    291508584798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,255 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,255 miles
    Test number
    632589139327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,689 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,689 miles
    Test number
    296381848485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,051 miles (+12,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    545167740737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted access restricted

  12. Pass62,693 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,693 miles
    Test number
    257186925036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail62,693 miles (+17,142)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,693 miles
    Test number
    177243225054
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass45,551 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,551 miles
    Test number
    567364824009
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail45,551 miles (+10,123)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,551 miles
    Test number
    635734224015
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass35,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,428 miles
    Test number
    989822613066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,428 miles (+2,082)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,428 miles
    Test number
    225210813033
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass33,346 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,346 miles
    Test number
    188296902496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,633 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,633 miles
    Test number
    107507811404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,318 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,318 miles
    Test number
    363386430055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,038 miles
    Test number
    912673239022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 OTS

Does LX55 OTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 OTS expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 OTS?
The MOT on LX55 OTS expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 OTS done?
LX55 OTS was recorded at 158,147 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 8,327 miles a year.
Has LX55 OTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 OTS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 OTS 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 OTS find?
LX55 OTS passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer.

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