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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LX55 SZUMOT history

LX55 SZU is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 186,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LX55 SZU grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
186,409 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 SZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 SZU was last recorded at 186,409 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 6,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,704 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,705 miles
Average per year
7,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,409 miles
  • 2025 – 179,704 miles
  • 2024 – 172,713 miles
  • 2023 – 166,512 miles
  • 2021 – 158,377 miles
  • 2020 – 150,001 miles
  • 2019 – 146,945 miles
  • 2018 – 135,129 miles
  • 2017 – 129,010 miles
  • 2016 – 126,603 miles
  • 2015 – 115,598 miles
  • 2014 – 102,310 miles
  • 2013 – 94,399 miles
  • 2012 – 86,039 miles
  • 2011 – 76,829 miles
  • 2010 – 67,259 miles
  • 2009 – 58,531 miles
  • 2008 – 46,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,409 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,409 miles (+6,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    186,409 miles
    Test number
    752717022984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass179,704 miles (+6,991)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    179,704 miles
    Test number
    810174880746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,713 miles (+6,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    172,713 miles
    Test number
    948550507339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass166,512 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,512 miles
    Test number
    975104174213
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail166,512 miles (+8,135)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,512 miles
    Test number
    149055717991
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass158,377 miles (+8,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,377 miles
    Test number
    621690907840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass150,001 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,001 miles
    Test number
    154435612753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,945 miles (+11,816)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,945 miles
    Test number
    558172544029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,129 miles (+6,119)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,129 miles
    Test number
    701386501357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,010 miles (+2,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,010 miles
    Test number
    808651956916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass126,603 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    920471465143
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail126,603 miles (+11,005)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    534279685735
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass115,598 miles (+13,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,598 miles
    Test number
    517931551582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre

  14. Fail102,310 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,310 miles
    Test number
    818604844296
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass102,310 miles (+7,911)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,310 miles
    Test number
    889454044264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,399 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,399 miles
    Test number
    628625023299
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass94,399 miles (+8,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,399 miles
    Test number
    766615923296
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass86,039 miles (+9,210)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    659564842236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,829 miles (+9,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,829 miles
    Test number
    129557721238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass67,259 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,259 miles
    Test number
    722098430216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,531 miles (+12,392)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,531 miles
    Test number
    383967549280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,139 miles
    Test number
    321699138291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 SZU

Does LX55 SZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 SZU is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 SZU?
The MOT on LX55 SZU is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 SZU done?
LX55 SZU was recorded at 186,409 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,948 miles a year.
Has LX55 SZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 SZU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 SZU 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 SZU find?
LX55 SZU passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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