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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LB05 GCVMOT history

LB05 GCV is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 6 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2025
Mileage
189,016 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GCV
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
6 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GCV was last recorded at 189,016 miles on 1 Apr 2024, 8,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,724 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8,292 miles
Average per year
8,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,016 miles
  • 2023 – 180,724 miles
  • 2021 – 178,668 miles
  • 2020 – 173,244 miles
  • 2019 – 168,740 miles
  • 2018 – 159,257 miles
  • 2017 – 150,476 miles
  • 2016 – 135,855 miles
  • 2015 – 119,426 miles
  • 2014 – 113,701 miles
  • 2013 – 101,471 miles
  • 2012 – 96,861 miles
  • 2011 – 86,997 miles
  • 2010 – 79,794 miles
  • 2009 – 72,536 miles
  • 2008 – 63,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,016 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass189,016 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    189,016 miles
    Test number
    123190712451
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail189,016 miles (+8,292)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,016 miles
    Test number
    820901317674
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass180,724 miles (+2,056)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    180,724 miles
    Test number
    746201647188
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass178,668 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    178,668 miles
    Test number
    251108512012
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides backing plates deteriorating

  5. Fail178,668 miles (+5,424)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,668 miles
    Test number
    407121739372
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides backing plates deteriorating

  6. Pass173,244 miles (+4,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,244 miles
    Test number
    329761723297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake application sl. lagging.

  7. Pass168,740 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    168,740 miles
    Test number
    139665791797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail168,735 miles (+9,478)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,735 miles
    Test number
    682064577188
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass159,257 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    159,257 miles
    Test number
    884391608609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail159,254 miles (+8,778)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,254 miles
    Test number
    457930672920
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass150,476 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    150,476 miles
    Test number
    849048700217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight inner edge wear 225/40/18
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail150,476 miles (+14,621)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,476 miles
    Test number
    738870732793
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight inner edge wear 225/40/18
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass135,855 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,855 miles
    Test number
    444095448778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brakes corroded

  14. Fail135,855 miles (+18)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,855 miles
    Test number
    463199924180
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brakes corroded

  15. Fail135,837 miles (+16,411)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,837 miles
    Test number
    693640624125
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass119,426 miles (+5,725)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,426 miles
    Test number
    478940886536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass113,701 miles (+12,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,701 miles
    Test number
    677496494220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass101,471 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,471 miles
    Test number
    575876413383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,861 miles (+9,864)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,861 miles
    Test number
    966342612355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,997 miles (+7,203)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,997 miles
    Test number
    505893491251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,794 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,794 miles
    Test number
    631806710352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,726 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    340238850487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,536 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,536 miles
    Test number
    421280089226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail72,536 miles (+8,833)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,536 miles
    Test number
    561870789249
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass63,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,703 miles
    Test number
    600526778227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 GCV

Does LB05 GCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 GCV expired on 31 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GCV?
The MOT on LB05 GCV expired on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 GCV done?
LB05 GCV was recorded at 189,016 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2024, an average of 8,087 miles a year.
Has LB05 GCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GCV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 GCV 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 LB05 GCV find?
LB05 GCV passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 3 more.

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