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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

LM05 RDMMOT history

LM05 RDM is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 24 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 67,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LM05 RDM blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,418 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 RDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 RDM was last recorded at 67,418 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,418 miles · 18 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,418 miles
  • 2025 – 63,937 miles
  • 2024 – 58,974 miles
  • 2023 – 54,712 miles
  • 2022 – 51,936 miles
  • 2021 – 47,864 miles
  • 2020 – 44,913 miles
  • 2019 – 42,648 miles
  • 2018 – 40,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,418 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,418 miles
    Test number
    756658272682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail67,418 miles (+3,481)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,418 miles
    Test number
    259026877914
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass63,937 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,937 miles
    Test number
    619862679970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,974 miles (+4,262)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,974 miles
    Test number
    712658890637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,712 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    943165199115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,936 miles (+4,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,936 miles
    Test number
    136063898707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass47,864 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    115324711689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,913 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,913 miles
    Test number
    395633710854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,648 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,648 miles
    Test number
    753634730800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,762 miles (+6,931)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,762 miles
    Test number
    531614646532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,831 miles
    Test number
    709036859340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LM05 RDM

Does LM05 RDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 RDM is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 RDM?
The MOT on LM05 RDM is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 RDM done?
LM05 RDM was recorded at 67,418 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 3,956 miles a year.
Has LM05 RDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 RDM has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 RDM 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 RDM find?
LM05 RDM passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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