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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LC05 DPEMOT history

LC05 DPE is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

LC05 DPE silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
125,933 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 DPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 DPE was last recorded at 125,933 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 2,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,986 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,947 miles
Average per year
4,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,933 miles
  • 2025 – 122,986 miles
  • 2024 – 120,567 miles
  • 2023 – 118,472 miles
  • 2022 – 115,707 miles
  • 2021 – 113,316 miles
  • 2020 – 112,106 miles
  • 2019 – 109,369 miles
  • 2018 – 104,454 miles
  • 2017 – 98,836 miles
  • 2016 – 93,823 miles
  • 2015 – 88,981 miles
  • 2014 – 83,571 miles
  • 2013 – 78,537 miles
  • 2012 – 71,424 miles
  • 2011 – 59,726 miles
  • 2010 – 53,680 miles
  • 2009 – 48,456 miles
  • 2008 – 44,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,933 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear brake disc showing signs of heat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,933 miles (+2,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    125,933 miles
    Test number
    656211775466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass122,986 miles (+2,419)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,986 miles
    Test number
    676257925029
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 3rd stop light has LED's not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass120,567 miles (+2,095)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,567 miles
    Test number
    317910823187
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass118,472 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,472 miles
    Test number
    381110937847
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp lenses in tailgate deteriorated (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail118,472 miles (+2,765)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,472 miles
    Test number
    430494347589
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb wasn't in holder (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp lenses in tailgate deteriorated (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass115,707 miles (+2,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    115,707 miles
    Test number
    652851047415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass113,316 miles (+1,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    113,316 miles
    Test number
    717877725832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass112,106 miles (+2,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,106 miles
    Test number
    160216480185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass109,369 miles (+4,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,369 miles
    Test number
    868391437737
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass104,454 miles (+5,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,454 miles
    Test number
    132265177826
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  11. Pass98,836 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,836 miles
    Test number
    410775209870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc showing signs of heat
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal ring perishing

  12. Fail98,835 miles (+5,012)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,835 miles
    Test number
    725361619419
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc showing signs of heat
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal ring perishing

  13. Pass93,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,823 miles
    Test number
    309397021255
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn and stepped on inner edge. also on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail93,823 miles (+4,842)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,823 miles
    Test number
    569099382229
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn and stepped on inner edge. also on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,981 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,981 miles
    Test number
    939427465171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,571 miles (+5,034)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,571 miles
    Test number
    248426874474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted obscuring brake pipes

  17. Pass78,537 miles (+7,113)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,537 miles
    Test number
    378611773135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge and starting to perish

  18. Pass71,424 miles (+11,698)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    705368972162
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brakes worn and slightly lipped

  19. Pass59,726 miles (+6,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,726 miles
    Test number
    817809171165
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to feather on inner edges

  20. Pass53,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,680 miles
    Test number
    711322780144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,680 miles (+5,224)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,680 miles
    Test number
    601721380172
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass48,456 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,456 miles
    Test number
    921288149185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,752 miles
    Test number
    303686058122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 DPE

Does LC05 DPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 DPE is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 DPE?
The MOT on LC05 DPE is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 DPE done?
LC05 DPE was recorded at 125,933 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 4,502 miles a year.
Has LC05 DPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 DPE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LC05 DPE 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 DPE find?
LC05 DPE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face, and 2 more.

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