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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LC05 DNXMOT history

LC05 DNX is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

LC05 DNX grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2026
Mileage
141,214 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 DNX
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
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 DNX was last recorded at 141,214 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 3,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,047 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,167 miles
Average per year
7,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,214 miles
  • 2023 – 138,047 miles
  • 2022 – 134,924 miles
  • 2021 – 130,367 miles
  • 2020 – 125,197 miles
  • 2019 – 119,174 miles
  • 2018 – 114,755 miles
  • 2017 – 112,023 miles
  • 2015 – 93,052 miles
  • 2014 – 85,289 miles
  • 2013 – 76,068 miles
  • 2012 – 68,133 miles
  • 2011 – 59,222 miles
  • 2010 – 50,725 miles
  • 2009 – 29,096 miles
  • 2008 – 16,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,214 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,214 miles (+3,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,214 miles
    Test number
    987641102947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,047 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,047 miles
    Test number
    850270016481
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,047 miles (+3,123)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,047 miles
    Test number
    124067447582
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,924 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,924 miles
    Test number
    697884739179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,924 miles (+4,557)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,924 miles
    Test number
    875540492589
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,367 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,367 miles
    Test number
    459645591257
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Arm Slightly To Short

  7. Fail130,367 miles (+5,170)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,367 miles
    Test number
    601063916372
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Arm Slightly To Short

  8. Pass125,197 miles (+130)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,197 miles
    Test number
    986792354348
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail125,067 miles (+5,893)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,067 miles
    Test number
    939772672345
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,174 miles (+4,419)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,174 miles
    Test number
    615136144494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,755 miles (+321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,755 miles
    Test number
    705703721417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail114,434 miles (+2,411)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,434 miles
    Test number
    829940711728
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety serious diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  13. Pass112,023 miles (+18,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    112,023 miles
    Test number
    180819852695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass93,052 miles (+7,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,052 miles
    Test number
    813754072340
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight noise from wheel on rotation

  15. Pass85,289 miles (+9,221)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,289 miles
    Test number
    199358904305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal 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 Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail76,068 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,068 miles
    Test number
    688635823322
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  17. Pass76,068 miles (+7,935)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,068 miles
    Test number
    788415723380
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  18. Pass68,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,133 miles
    Test number
    425018222316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,133 miles (+8,911)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,133 miles
    Test number
    616048722338
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass59,222 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,222 miles
    Test number
    539926321336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,725 miles (+9,904)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,725 miles
    Test number
    963308500309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,821 miles (+11,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,821 miles
    Test number
    940205220004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass29,096 miles (+12,812)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    283784049096
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass16,284 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,284 miles
    Test number
    430505868041
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LC05 DNX

Does LC05 DNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 DNX expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 DNX?
The MOT on LC05 DNX expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 DNX done?
LC05 DNX was recorded at 141,214 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 7,417 miles a year.
Has LC05 DNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 DNX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LC05 DNX 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 LC05 DNX find?
LC05 DNX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake lining(s) wearing thin; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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