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LS55YVP
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration LS55YVP
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
16 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 185,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Lower Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler system (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 185,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking heater under car (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,634 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2023 6 Jun 20261 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 168,629 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
23 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 162,241 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,235 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2019 6 Jun 202625 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 152,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,996 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018 6 Jun 202622 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
28 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
23 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,622 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017 6 Jun 202628 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,613 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016 6 Jun 202628 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 113,613 MI
6 Jun 20269 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,924 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
18 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,217 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
15 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,854 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,131 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 6 Jun 202630 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,105 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,965 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 6 Jun 202621 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,717 MI
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LS55YVP was registered on 2005-12-30
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