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2006 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration LM55JSZ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Valid
- Expires 21 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 205,218 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner /outer sill seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
11 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 205,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 202,160 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coolant leak
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 198,580 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 189,412 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 189,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 181,051 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear bumpstops perished
11 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 165,940 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020 11 May 201919 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,804 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2019 19 May 201818 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 139,459 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear bumpstops perished
7 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,007 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear bumpstops perished
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,331 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,522 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2015 22 Apr 201419 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,795 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2014 19 Jan 201310 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,975 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2013 10 Jan 201210 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
17 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,355 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2012 17 Jan 20119 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,426 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011 9 Jan 201017 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,265 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2010 17 Dec 2008You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LM55JSZ was registered on 2006-01-13
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