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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LC05 MPCMOT history

LC05 MPC is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 9 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LC05 MPC grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,380 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 MPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 MPC was last recorded at 157,380 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 5,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,883 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,497 miles
Average per year
9,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,380 miles
  • 2025 – 151,883 miles
  • 2024 – 145,304 miles
  • 2023 – 140,646 miles
  • 2022 – 136,810 miles
  • 2021 – 133,433 miles
  • 2020 – 129,752 miles
  • 2019 – 123,901 miles
  • 2018 – 116,890 miles
  • 2016 – 103,330 miles
  • 2015 – 89,982 miles
  • 2014 – 76,808 miles
  • 2013 – 61,491 miles
  • 2012 – 21,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,380 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,380 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,380 miles
    Test number
    617997228027
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail157,376 miles (+5,493)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,376 miles
    Test number
    906665998776
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass151,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,883 miles
    Test number
    936735325683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail151,883 miles (+6,579)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,883 miles
    Test number
    967978848518
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,304 miles (+4,658)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,304 miles
    Test number
    119580924940
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass140,646 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,646 miles
    Test number
    441090467225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,638 miles (+3,828)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,638 miles
    Test number
    546769356377
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass136,810 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    136,810 miles
    Test number
    768271453632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,803 miles (+3,370)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,803 miles
    Test number
    310018926240
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass133,433 miles (+3,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,433 miles
    Test number
    115047278959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass129,752 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,752 miles
    Test number
    261713018757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,901 miles (+7,011)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,901 miles
    Test number
    378914487647
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass116,890 miles (+13,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,890 miles
    Test number
    142051343913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass103,330 miles (+13,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,330 miles
    Test number
    483156429314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass89,982 miles (+13,174)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,982 miles
    Test number
    306267682590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,808 miles (+15,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,808 miles
    Test number
    668472144332
    • 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)

  17. Pass61,491 miles (+18,932)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,491 miles
    Test number
    635477733391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,559 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,559 miles
    Test number
    775251433050
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail42,559 miles (+21,319)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,559 miles
    Test number
    738529123057
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass21,240 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,240 miles
    Test number
    388430612049
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LC05 MPC

Does LC05 MPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 MPC is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 MPC?
The MOT on LC05 MPC is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 MPC done?
LC05 MPC was recorded at 157,380 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 9,249 miles a year.
Has LC05 MPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 MPC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC05 MPC 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 MPC find?
LC05 MPC passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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