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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LM05 VWDMOT history

LM05 VWD is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 15 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LM05 VWD black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,139 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 VWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 VWD was last recorded at 102,139 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,115 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
5,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,139 miles
  • 2024 – 91,839 miles
  • 2023 – 85,629 miles
  • 2022 – 76,041 miles
  • 2021 – 62,210 miles
  • 2020 – 58,684 miles
  • 2019 – 57,183 miles
  • 2018 – 54,389 miles
  • 2017 – 48,687 miles
  • 2016 – 45,582 miles
  • 2015 – 39,525 miles
  • 2013 – 32,541 miles
  • 2012 – 28,805 miles
  • 2011 – 25,322 miles
  • 2010 – 20,219 miles
  • 2008 – 12,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,139 miles
  • AdvisoryDPF covered in heat wrap
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,139 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,139 miles
    Test number
    999233047493
    • AdvisoryDPF covered in heat wrap
    • 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))

  2. Fail102,115 miles (+11)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,115 miles
    Test number
    536471964232
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside at rear corroded

  3. Fail102,104 miles (+10,265)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,104 miles
    Test number
    788990649325
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Pass91,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,839 miles
    Test number
    411110157827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail91,823 miles (+6,194)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,823 miles
    Test number
    537901035061
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass85,629 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,629 miles
    Test number
    687151566436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,627 miles (+9,586)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    889671936416
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,041 miles
    Test number
    382143382372
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail76,041 miles (+13,831)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,041 miles
    Test number
    106683412135
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,210 miles
    Test number
    825204271461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,210 miles (+3,526)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,210 miles
    Test number
    764887029227
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass58,684 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    162379775492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,183 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,183 miles
    Test number
    934950557306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,389 miles
    Test number
    364371189563
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Undertray not fully secure exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  15. Fail54,386 miles (+5,699)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,386 miles
    Test number
    942017080623
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Undertray not fully secure exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass48,687 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,687 miles
    Test number
    156719149357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,582 miles (+6,057)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,582 miles
    Test number
    738372617734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,525 miles (+6,984)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,525 miles
    Test number
    128290455437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,541 miles
    Test number
    838895323289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,541 miles (+3,736)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,541 miles
    Test number
    806815323297
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass28,805 miles (+3,483)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,805 miles
    Test number
    756943292111
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall cracked
    • NoteO/s/f wiper slightly deteriorated

  22. Pass25,322 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,322 miles
    Test number
    515344571175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,219 miles (+8,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,219 miles
    Test number
    643040370179
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass12,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,126 miles
    Test number
    520726828293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 VWD

Does LM05 VWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 VWD is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM05 VWD?
The MOT on LM05 VWD is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 VWD done?
LM05 VWD was recorded at 102,139 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,186 miles a year.
Has LM05 VWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 VWD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM05 VWD 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 VWD find?
LM05 VWD passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: dpf covered in heat wrap; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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