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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LM05 RRXMOT history

LM05 RRX is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 195,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LM05 RRX silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
195,956 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 RRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 RRX was last recorded at 195,956 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 7,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,111 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,845 miles
Average per year
9,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,956 miles
  • 2025 – 188,111 miles
  • 2024 – 182,767 miles
  • 2022 – 172,397 miles
  • 2021 – 164,215 miles
  • 2020 – 152,579 miles
  • 2019 – 146,499 miles
  • 2018 – 138,553 miles
  • 2017 – 129,969 miles
  • 2016 – 120,932 miles
  • 2015 – 111,926 miles
  • 2014 – 100,770 miles
  • 2013 – 88,912 miles
  • 2012 – 76,382 miles
  • 2011 – 60,682 miles
  • 2010 – 50,220 miles
  • 2009 – 42,609 miles
  • 2008 – 32,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,956 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration close to limit on emssions test limit 1.0k

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front wing damage now very close to tyre recommend attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,956 miles (+7,845)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    195,956 miles
    Test number
    776157922576
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass188,111 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    188,111 miles
    Test number
    121871694818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass182,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    182,767 miles
    Test number
    650221297314
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration close to limit on emssions test limit 1.0k (8.2.1.2 (g))

  4. Fail182,767 miles (+10,370)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,767 miles
    Test number
    317913293150
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration close to limit on emssions test limit 1.0k (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass172,397 miles (+8,182)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    172,397 miles
    Test number
    448555410040
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass164,215 miles (+11,636)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    164,215 miles
    Test number
    705192228756
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass152,579 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,579 miles
    Test number
    570671413257
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damage now very close to tyre recommend attention

  8. Fail152,572 miles (+6,073)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,572 miles
    Test number
    242289297926
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damage now very close to tyre recommend attention

  9. Pass146,499 miles (+7,946)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,499 miles
    Test number
    463982526245
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWelded repair to offside front road wheel

  10. Pass138,553 miles (+8,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    138,553 miles
    Test number
    522546934336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,969 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,969 miles
    Test number
    322856058757
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock has misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel has been weld repaired
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  12. Fail129,969 miles (+9,037)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,969 miles
    Test number
    350790818951
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock has misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel has been weld repaired
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  13. Pass120,932 miles (+9,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,932 miles
    Test number
    720849294962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass111,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,926 miles
    Test number
    603773812773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail111,922 miles (+11,152)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,922 miles
    Test number
    569989426594
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass100,770 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,770 miles
    Test number
    305212934247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake disc back plates corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low

  17. Fail100,766 miles (+11,854)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,766 miles
    Test number
    795501034275
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake disc back plates corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low

  18. Pass88,912 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,912 miles
    Test number
    406355633274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brake disks back plates corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to deteriorate on inner sidewall

  19. Fail88,908 miles (+12,526)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,908 miles
    Test number
    956721733234
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brake disks back plates corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to deteriorate on inner sidewall

  20. Pass76,382 miles (+15,700)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,382 miles
    Test number
    859098822258
    • NoteBoth front brake back plates slightly deteriorted

  21. Pass60,682 miles (+10,462)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,682 miles
    Test number
    488834311282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,220 miles (+7,611)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,220 miles
    Test number
    923131230219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,609 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,609 miles
    Test number
    452852239246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,581 miles (+9,679)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,581 miles
    Test number
    273285729254
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass32,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,902 miles
    Test number
    700278828206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 RRX

Does LM05 RRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 RRX is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 RRX?
The MOT on LM05 RRX is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 RRX done?
LM05 RRX was recorded at 195,956 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 9,354 miles a year.
Has LM05 RRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 RRX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 RRX 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 RRX find?
LM05 RRX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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