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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

X55 EBYMOT history

X55 EBY is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2022.

X55 EBY blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2023
Mileage
146,258 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 EBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 EBY was last recorded at 146,258 miles on 25 Jun 2022, 6,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,042 miles · 22 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
6,216 miles
Average per year
8,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,258 miles
  • 2021 – 128,567 miles
  • 2019 – 112,528 miles
  • 2018 – 92,515 miles
  • 2017 – 87,385 miles
  • 2016 – 84,952 miles
  • 2015 – 81,472 miles
  • 2014 – 79,502 miles
  • 2013 – 75,548 miles
  • 2012 – 65,999 miles
  • 2011 – 56,954 miles
  • 2010 – 46,003 miles
  • 2009 – 31,682 miles
  • 2008 – 25,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,258 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEmissions too clean

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.

  • Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,258 miles (+6,216)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    146,258 miles
    Test number
    141689044254
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean

  2. Pass140,042 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,042 miles
    Test number
    433335077829
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just passed on 16%, would recommend adjustment

  3. Fail140,040 miles (+11,473)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,040 miles
    Test number
    297947594152
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just passed on 16%, would recommend adjustment

  4. Pass128,567 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,567 miles
    Test number
    496886044052
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  5. Fail128,563 miles (+16,035)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,563 miles
    Test number
    470873566714
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  6. Pass112,528 miles (+20,013)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,528 miles
    Test number
    432589743872
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  7. Pass92,515 miles (+1,929)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    688758991166
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass90,586 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,586 miles
    Test number
    488721233598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,536 miles (+3,151)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,536 miles
    Test number
    407404948871
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • 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)

  10. Pass87,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,385 miles
    Test number
    894465225447
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail87,384 miles (+2,432)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,384 miles
    Test number
    238376022182
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass84,952 miles (+3,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    326387669008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass81,472 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,472 miles
    Test number
    817521755023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,428 miles (+1,926)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,428 miles
    Test number
    976264545079
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail79,502 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,502 miles
    Test number
    218540354073
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  16. Pass79,502 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,502 miles
    Test number
    367390554079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,548 miles (+9,549)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    837032353086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,999 miles (+9,045)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,999 miles
    Test number
    296875002412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,954 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,954 miles
    Test number
    137347191079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,003 miles (+14,321)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,003 miles
    Test number
    304283710105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,682 miles (+5,700)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,682 miles
    Test number
    711084019142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,982 miles
    Test number
    670965128233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X55 EBY

Does X55 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X55 EBY expired on 24 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X55 EBY?
The MOT on X55 EBY expired on 24 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X55 EBY done?
X55 EBY was recorded at 146,258 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2022, an average of 8,673 miles a year.
Has X55 EBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 EBY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on X55 EBY 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 X55 EBY find?
X55 EBY passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front lower sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both, and 3 more.

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