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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LM05 NLFMOT history

LM05 NLF is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.

LM05 NLF blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2026
Mileage
113,032 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 NLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 NLF was last recorded at 113,032 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 2,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,974 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,058 miles
Average per year
5,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,032 miles
  • 2024 – 110,974 miles
  • 2023 – 108,688 miles
  • 2022 – 104,868 miles
  • 2021 – 99,997 miles
  • 2019 – 98,452 miles
  • 2018 – 89,050 miles
  • 2017 – 86,237 miles
  • 2016 – 85,187 miles
  • 2015 – 80,153 miles
  • 2014 – 72,428 miles
  • 2013 – 62,191 miles
  • 2012 – 59,277 miles
  • 2011 – 50,658 miles
  • 2010 – 43,717 miles
  • 2008 – 30,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,032 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge and feathering (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,032 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,032 miles
    Test number
    778247885893
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge and feathering (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail113,030 miles (+2,056)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,030 miles
    Test number
    714576711911
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge and feathering (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,974 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,974 miles
    Test number
    220573356377
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail110,973 miles (+2,285)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,973 miles
    Test number
    653844042534
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass108,688 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,688 miles
    Test number
    494843836005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,659 miles (+3,791)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    269483157656
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Number plate light dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,868 miles (+4,871)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,868 miles
    Test number
    833475185390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,997 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,997 miles
    Test number
    397552461228
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail99,997 miles (+1,545)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,997 miles
    Test number
    705610955912
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass98,452 miles (+9,402)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,452 miles
    Test number
    947077425760
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass89,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,050 miles
    Test number
    781603689082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,050 miles (+2,813)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,050 miles
    Test number
    132091386247
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front caliper spring clip missing

  13. Pass86,237 miles (+1,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,237 miles
    Test number
    155158985692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass85,187 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,187 miles
    Test number
    429046314728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,153 miles
    Test number
    382217497214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,153 miles (+7,725)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,153 miles
    Test number
    219979567579
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass72,428 miles (+10,237)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,428 miles
    Test number
    377031814455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBolt missing from plastic undertray

  18. Pass62,191 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,191 miles
    Test number
    339860973178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,277 miles (+8,619)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,277 miles
    Test number
    297856482083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,658 miles (+1,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,658 miles
    Test number
    117331111151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  21. Fail49,517 miles (+5,800)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,517 miles
    Test number
    259041891021
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass43,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,717 miles
    Test number
    753868390049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,716 miles (+12,775)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,716 miles
    Test number
    124128090018
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass30,941 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,941 miles
    Test number
    153754588217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail30,941 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,941 miles
    Test number
    434774388299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM05 NLF

Does LM05 NLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 NLF expired on 15 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 NLF?
The MOT on LM05 NLF expired on 15 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 NLF done?
LM05 NLF was recorded at 113,032 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 5,024 miles a year.
Has LM05 NLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 NLF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM05 NLF 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 LM05 NLF find?
LM05 NLF passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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