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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LM05 YPLMOT history

LM05 YPL is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 2 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 169,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

LM05 YPL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
169,411 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 YPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 YPL was last recorded at 169,411 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 8,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
161,270 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,141 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,411 miles
  • 2024 – 161,270 miles
  • 2023 – 154,327 miles
  • 2022 – 144,572 miles
  • 2020 – 141,100 miles
  • 2019 – 136,741 miles
  • 2018 – 133,554 miles
  • 2017 – 127,245 miles
  • 2016 – 121,089 miles
  • 2015 – 114,226 miles
  • 2014 – 107,929 miles
  • 2013 – 100,567 miles
  • 2012 – 93,914 miles
  • 2011 – 85,767 miles
  • 2010 – 78,692 miles
  • 2009 – 69,977 miles
  • 2008 – 60,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,411 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • N/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,411 miles (+8,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,411 miles
    Test number
    322218556677
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass161,270 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    161,270 miles
    Test number
    838821183062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,327 miles (+9,755)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    154,327 miles
    Test number
    936335582008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,572 miles (+3,472)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,572 miles
    Test number
    197075059953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBottom arm bushes front
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass141,100 miles (+4,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,100 miles
    Test number
    461626522299
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays
  6. Pass136,741 miles (+3,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,741 miles
    Test number
    437884818135
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers
    • AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect
  7. Pass133,554 miles (+6,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,554 miles
    Test number
    255623471779
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers
    • AdvisoryNo warning lights dash time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect
  8. Pass127,245 miles (+6,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,245 miles
    Test number
    717811735019
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect
  9. Pass121,089 miles (+6,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,089 miles
    Test number
    340029084042
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted alround inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect
  10. Pass114,226 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,226 miles
    Test number
    424620831598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,929 miles (+7,362)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,929 miles
    Test number
    865775174200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass100,567 miles (+6,653)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,567 miles
    Test number
    588224883224
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass93,914 miles (+8,147)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,914 miles
    Test number
    937490282240
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass85,767 miles (+7,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,767 miles
    Test number
    596665951277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass78,692 miles (+8,715)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,692 miles
    Test number
    333786550251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,977 miles (+9,868)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,977 miles
    Test number
    871427239221
    • NoteBottom arm inside bush slight play
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect under front section under floor plastic covers
  17. Pass60,109 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,109 miles
    Test number
    363946448441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    470559218294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,232 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    844769018203
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LM05 YPL

Does LM05 YPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 YPL expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 YPL?
The MOT on LM05 YPL expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 YPL done?
LM05 YPL was recorded at 169,411 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has LM05 YPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 YPL has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2008.
Has the mileage on LM05 YPL 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 YPL find?
LM05 YPL passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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