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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LX55 RHOMOT history

LX55 RHO is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LX55 RHO blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,061 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 RHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 RHO was last recorded at 114,061 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 8,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,311 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,750 miles
Average per year
5,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,061 miles
  • 2025 – 105,311 miles
  • 2024 – 96,183 miles
  • 2023 – 84,417 miles
  • 2022 – 75,793 miles
  • 2020 – 74,859 miles
  • 2019 – 72,766 miles
  • 2018 – 68,987 miles
  • 2017 – 65,093 miles
  • 2016 – 57,020 miles
  • 2015 – 49,590 miles
  • 2014 – 42,914 miles
  • 2013 – 31,898 miles
  • 2012 – 29,234 miles
  • 2011 – 24,813 miles
  • 2010 – 19,772 miles
  • 2009 – 14,014 miles
  • 2008 – 13,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,061 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,061 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,061 miles
    Test number
    958433162683
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail114,061 miles (+8,750)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,061 miles
    Test number
    177658726979
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,311 miles (+9,128)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,311 miles
    Test number
    396978374323
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,183 miles (+11,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,183 miles
    Test number
    317813208562
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass84,417 miles (+8,624)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,417 miles
    Test number
    365922313051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,793 miles (+934)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,793 miles
    Test number
    761204974574
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass74,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,859 miles
    Test number
    171785930812
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail74,859 miles (+2,093)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,859 miles
    Test number
    157494975506
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,766 miles
    Test number
    738073774451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,766 miles (+3,779)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,766 miles
    Test number
    628588007224
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass68,987 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    280761914961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,093 miles (+8,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    740937575034
    • 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)

  13. Pass57,020 miles (+7,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    134096291054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass49,590 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,590 miles
    Test number
    676623648857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,914 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,914 miles
    Test number
    308412084204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,759 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,759 miles
    Test number
    995511614155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,898 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,898 miles
    Test number
    786570333053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,234 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,234 miles
    Test number
    675744022085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,813 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,813 miles
    Test number
    916837021030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,772 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,772 miles
    Test number
    531975420095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,014 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,014 miles
    Test number
    972393929089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,210 miles
    Test number
    884873288259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 RHO

Does LX55 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 RHO is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 RHO?
The MOT on LX55 RHO is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 RHO done?
LX55 RHO was recorded at 114,061 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 5,702 miles a year.
Has LX55 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 RHO has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 RHO 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 RHO find?
LX55 RHO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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