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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LX55 WLOMOT history

LX55 WLO is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 202,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LX55 WLO silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
202,329 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 WLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 WLO was last recorded at 202,329 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 15,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2013: 72,340 miles, lower than 114,629 miles on 19 Dec 2012.
  • 16 Dec 2017: 11,475 miles, lower than 108,252 miles on 16 Dec 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,772 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
15,557 miles
Average per year
9,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,329 miles
  • 2025 – 186,772 miles
  • 2024 – 182,260 miles
  • 2023 – 175,361 miles
  • 2022 – 154,313 miles
  • 2021 – 140,962 miles
  • 2020 – 137,467 miles
  • 2019 – 128,524 miles
  • 2018 – 119,136 miles
  • 2017 – 11,475 miles
  • 2016 – 108,252 miles
  • 2015 – 92,773 miles
  • 2014 – 81,459 miles
  • 2013 – 72,340 miles
  • 2012 – 114,629 miles
  • 2011 – 59,305 miles
  • 2010 – 48,222 miles
  • 2009 – 32,513 miles
  • 2008 – 26,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,329 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front headlight lenses fading, pattern still ok.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, attention soon.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, attention soon.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,329 miles (+15,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    202,329 miles
    Test number
    566385586561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,772 miles (+4,512)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,772 miles
    Test number
    838947820593
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,260 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    182,260 miles
    Test number
    180843537463
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front main beam does not face up wards
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail182,258 miles (+6,897)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,258 miles
    Test number
    240827442768
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front main beam does not face up wards
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass175,361 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,361 miles
    Test number
    872633638433
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail175,262 miles (+20,949)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,262 miles
    Test number
    264496336353
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Sub-frame insecurely attached Bolt missing from rear fixing point (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass154,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,313 miles
    Test number
    988752699621
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail154,311 miles (+13,349)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,311 miles
    Test number
    943944838910
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass140,962 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,962 miles
    Test number
    468950508740
    • AdvisoryFront headlight lenses fading, pattern still ok.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine.

  10. Fail140,961 miles (+65)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,961 miles
    Test number
    946686271964
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront headlight lenses fading, pattern still ok.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall has cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention very soon, very close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall has cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine.

  11. Fail140,896 miles (+3,429)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,896 miles
    Test number
    294833056671
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,467 miles
    Test number
    778012789258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,467 miles (+8,943)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,467 miles
    Test number
    743630594982
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass128,524 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,524 miles
    Test number
    222118607618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,505 miles (+9,369)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,505 miles
    Test number
    428183996352
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass119,136 miles (+107,661)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,136 miles
    Test number
    765675478797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,475 miles (-96,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    11,475 miles
    Test number
    813477915333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf lower arm bush slight play

  18. Pass108,252 miles (+7,265)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,252 miles
    Test number
    914119938922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,987 miles (+8,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,987 miles
    Test number
    291342980341
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass92,773 miles (+11,314)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,773 miles
    Test number
    689351865085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,459 miles (+9,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,459 miles
    Test number
    317561554038
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass72,340 miles (-42,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,340 miles
    Test number
    948927953084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass114,629 miles (+55,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    114,629 miles
    Test number
    315934452330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass59,305 miles (+11,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,305 miles
    Test number
    289568641333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass48,222 miles (+15,709)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,222 miles
    Test number
    821967450318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,513 miles (+5,648)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,513 miles
    Test number
    493336799106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,865 miles
    Test number
    203736148215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 WLO

Does LX55 WLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 WLO is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 WLO?
The MOT on LX55 WLO is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 WLO done?
LX55 WLO was recorded at 202,329 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 9,823 miles a year.
Has LX55 WLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 WLO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 WLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 WLO find?
LX55 WLO passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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