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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LB05 GDAMOT history

LB05 GDA is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 13 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2026
Mileage
186,137 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GDA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GDA was last recorded at 186,137 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 9,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,081 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,056 miles
Average per year
8,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,137 miles
  • 2024 – 177,081 miles
  • 2023 – 174,990 miles
  • 2022 – 166,913 miles
  • 2021 – 164,525 miles
  • 2020 – 160,269 miles
  • 2019 – 154,825 miles
  • 2018 – 148,980 miles
  • 2017 – 142,773 miles
  • 2016 – 135,115 miles
  • 2015 – 122,128 miles
  • 2014 – 110,880 miles
  • 2013 – 96,827 miles
  • 2012 – 80,405 miles
  • 2011 – 68,963 miles
  • 2010 – 58,095 miles
  • 2009 – 47,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,137 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,137 miles (+9,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    186,137 miles
    Test number
    634506227450
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass177,081 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    177,081 miles
    Test number
    583949301604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    174,990 miles
    Test number
    903386333101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,989 miles (+8,076)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,989 miles
    Test number
    528885041441
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass166,913 miles (+2,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    166,913 miles
    Test number
    875739121175
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass164,525 miles (+4,256)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,525 miles
    Test number
    874509897517
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass160,269 miles (+5,444)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    160,269 miles
    Test number
    227885098548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,825 miles (+5,845)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,825 miles
    Test number
    941231929057
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass148,980 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,980 miles
    Test number
    429662930153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    142,773 miles
    Test number
    619392035808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,773 miles (+7,658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,773 miles
    Test number
    981915913552
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  12. Pass135,115 miles (+12,987)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,115 miles
    Test number
    111557373816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,128 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,128 miles
    Test number
    567591245185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  14. Pass122,128 miles (+11,248)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    122,128 miles
    Test number
    925301545192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,880 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,880 miles
    Test number
    297260254197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  16. Pass110,880 miles (+14,053)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,880 miles
    Test number
    546380054120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,827 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,827 miles
    Test number
    719531853136
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  18. Pass96,827 miles (+16,422)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,827 miles
    Test number
    775561353189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    786479142176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,400 miles (+11,437)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,400 miles
    Test number
    408839642103
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass68,963 miles (+10,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,963 miles
    Test number
    438765241101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  22. Pass58,095 miles (+10,948)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,095 miles
    Test number
    783018440117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,147 miles
    Test number
    971917249113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 GDA

Does LB05 GDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 GDA expired on 12 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GDA?
The MOT on LB05 GDA expired on 12 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 GDA done?
LB05 GDA was recorded at 186,137 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 8,620 miles a year.
Has LB05 GDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GDA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 GDA 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 GDA find?
LB05 GDA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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