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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LM05 NDDMOT history

LM05 NDD is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

LM05 NDD grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2023
Mileage
186,573 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 NDD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 NDD was last recorded at 186,573 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2018: 90,681 miles, lower than 146,608 miles on 4 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,084 miles · 11 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
489 miles
Average per year
10,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,573 miles
  • 2021 – 176,226 miles
  • 2020 – 170,567 miles
  • 2019 – 165,375 miles
  • 2018 – 157,719 miles
  • 2017 – 146,608 miles
  • 2016 – 134,982 miles
  • 2015 – 123,381 miles
  • 2014 – 113,116 miles
  • 2013 – 101,950 miles
  • 2012 – 90,284 miles
  • 2011 – 79,482 miles
  • 2010 – 67,781 miles
  • 2009 – 54,740 miles
  • 2008 – 44,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,573 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,573 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    186,573 miles
    Test number
    965196307561
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,573 miles (+489)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,573 miles
    Test number
    282943174729
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail186,084 miles (+9,858)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,084 miles
    Test number
    761957224975
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,226 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    176,226 miles
    Test number
    108864964934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail176,226 miles (+5,659)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,226 miles
    Test number
    369732705750
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,567 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,567 miles
    Test number
    696648498651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail170,567 miles (+5,192)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,567 miles
    Test number
    508790144899
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,375 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    165,375 miles
    Test number
    371631163599
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail165,375 miles (+7,656)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,375 miles
    Test number
    828534516530
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass157,719 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    157,719 miles
    Test number
    746668736265
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail157,714 miles (+67,033)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,714 miles
    Test number
    872664025367
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass90,681 miles (-55,927)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,681 miles
    Test number
    269665617264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,608 miles (+11,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    146,608 miles
    Test number
    510519047901
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass134,982 miles (+11,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,982 miles
    Test number
    688078421329
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads, wearing low.
    • AdvisorySlight play in front lower arm bushs.
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear , anti roll link rods.

  15. Pass123,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    123,381 miles
    Test number
    328657985195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension 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)

  16. Fail123,381 miles (+10,265)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,381 miles
    Test number
    647307885172
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension 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)

  17. Pass113,116 miles (+11,166)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    113,116 miles
    Test number
    275485994412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension 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)
    • NoteFront brake disc backplates corrded and holed

  18. Pass101,950 miles (+11,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,950 miles
    Test number
    908028793156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass90,284 miles (+10,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,284 miles
    Test number
    227692292438
    • 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)

  20. Pass79,482 miles (+11,701)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,482 miles
    Test number
    947402191146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,781 miles (+13,041)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    424530100274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,740 miles (+10,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,740 miles
    Test number
    783033089182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass44,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,619 miles
    Test number
    310490808414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 NDD

Does LM05 NDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 NDD expired on 30 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 NDD?
The MOT on LM05 NDD expired on 30 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 NDD done?
LM05 NDD was recorded at 186,573 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 10,081 miles a year.
Has LM05 NDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 NDD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LM05 NDD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM05 NDD find?
LM05 NDD passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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