Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LM05 VWNMOT history
LM05 VWN is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 11 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,014 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 137,014 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,143 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 VWN
- 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
- 11 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 VWN was last recorded at 137,014 miles on 7 Apr 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Mar 2020: 100,407 miles, lower than 102,193 miles on 6 Mar 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 137,000 miles · 24 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 8,143 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 137,014 miles
- 2021 – 127,919 miles
- 2020 – 100,407 miles
- 2019 – 95,990 miles
- 2018 – 93,787 miles
- 2017 – 87,001 miles
- 2016 – 85,941 miles
- 2015 – 79,905 miles
- 2014 – 67,426 miles
- 2013 – 58,847 miles
- 2012 – 49,796 miles
- 2011 – 40,944 miles
- 2010 – 32,194 miles
- 2009 – 30,003 miles
- 2008 – 26,073 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,014 miles
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case missing, but still functional (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake dust shield corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable kinkedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Engine covered in oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Floor covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front wishbone rear bushes deteriated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 22 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,014 miles (+14)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 137,014 miles
- Test number
- 652009479518
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case missing, but still functional (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake dust shield corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable kinked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,000 miles (+9,081)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,000 miles
- Test number
- 476401522768
- DangerousRear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case missing, but still functional (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake dust shield corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable kinked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,919 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 127,919 miles
- Test number
- 114786833678
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front dip beam image deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,912 miles (+27,505)8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,912 miles
- Test number
- 376665394685
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb missing. Unable to check level device (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb missing. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb missing. Unable to check level device (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb missing. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,407 miles (-1,786)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 100,407 miles
- Test number
- 800797567524
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine covered in oil
- AdvisoryFloor covers fitted
- AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes deteriated
Fail102,193 miles (+6,203)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,193 miles
- Test number
- 842356702832
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine covered in oil
- AdvisoryFloor covers fitted
- AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes deteriated
Pass95,990 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 95,990 miles
- Test number
- 171953302418
- AdvisoryFront under body has been sealed
Fail95,975 miles (+2,188)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,975 miles
- Test number
- 473980846861
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper stuck (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront under body has been sealed
Pass93,787 miles (+6,786)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 93,787 miles
- Test number
- 244603667909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,001 miles (+1,060)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 87,001 miles
- Test number
- 708311165093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,941 miles (+6,036)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 85,941 miles
- Test number
- 821259439548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,905 miles (+12,479)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 79,905 miles
- Test number
- 877998665052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass67,426 miles (+8,579)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 67,426 miles
- Test number
- 918345964052
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,847 miles (+9,051)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,847 miles
- Test number
- 248836463062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,796 miles (+8,852)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 49,796 miles
- Test number
- 997260062067
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass40,944 miles (+8,750)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 40,944 miles
- Test number
- 146487561477
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteManufacturers splash guards fitted on underside of vehicle, so unable to fully inspect floor pan and engine bay.
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass32,194 miles (+2,191)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 32,194 miles
- Test number
- 221927660049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,003 miles (+3,930)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 30,003 miles
- Test number
- 941266029274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 26,073 miles
- Test number
- 814205038258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 VWN
- Does LM05 VWN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM05 VWN expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 VWN?
- The MOT on LM05 VWN expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM05 VWN done?
- LM05 VWN was recorded at 137,014 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2022, an average of 8,143 miles a year.
- Has LM05 VWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 VWN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM05 VWN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM05 VWN find?
- LM05 VWN passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with 6 advisories: gearbox mounting defective; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case missing, but still functional, and 3 more.
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