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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LM05 YRFMOT history

LM05 YRF is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

LM05 YRF blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
169,988 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 YRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 YRF was last recorded at 169,988 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 4,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,459 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,529 miles
Average per year
5,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 169,988 miles
  • 2023 – 165,459 miles
  • 2022 – 159,703 miles
  • 2021 – 155,608 miles
  • 2020 – 152,390 miles
  • 2019 – 146,818 miles
  • 2018 – 141,518 miles
  • 2017 – 136,867 miles
  • 2016 – 131,724 miles
  • 2015 – 124,978 miles
  • 2014 – 116,686 miles
  • 2013 – 105,154 miles
  • 2012 – 92,008 miles
  • 2011 – 90,063 miles
  • 2010 – 87,889 miles
  • 2009 – 87,076 miles
  • 2008 – 85,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,988 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,988 miles (+4,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    169,988 miles
    Test number
    263343804225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass165,459 miles (+5,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    165,459 miles
    Test number
    890195861328
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass159,703 miles (+4,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,703 miles
    Test number
    236942664994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass155,608 miles (+3,218)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    155,608 miles
    Test number
    632663008833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,390 miles (+5,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    152,390 miles
    Test number
    696416327385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass146,818 miles (+5,300)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    146,818 miles
    Test number
    868102283022
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass141,518 miles (+4,651)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,518 miles
    Test number
    696854908047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose outer rubber coating cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside brake hose outer rubber coating cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock covers insecure

  8. Pass136,867 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,867 miles
    Test number
    851373431452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear disc back plates

  9. Fail136,867 miles (+5,143)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,867 miles
    Test number
    337326818195
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear disc back plates

  10. Pass131,724 miles (+6,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    131,724 miles
    Test number
    940763057425
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hoses slightly cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass124,978 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,978 miles
    Test number
    656700315218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsr brakes show signs of getting hot
    • NoteOsr tyre badly perished not to cords

  12. Fail124,965 miles (+8,279)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,965 miles
    Test number
    926450515218
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsr brakes show signs of getting hot
    • NoteOsr tyre badly perished not to cords

  13. Pass116,686 miles (+11,532)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,686 miles
    Test number
    505661414271
    • NoteO/s/r tyre uneven wear...

  14. Pass105,154 miles (+13,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,154 miles
    Test number
    287411813203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass92,008 miles (+1,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,008 miles
    Test number
    607162612207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass90,063 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,063 miles
    Test number
    158751611234
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  17. Fail90,063 miles (+2,174)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,063 miles
    Test number
    787101511230
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  18. Fail87,889 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,889 miles
    Test number
    164050610287
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass87,889 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,889 miles
    Test number
    823080110258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,076 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    374309809263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    633243418264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 YRF

Does LM05 YRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 YRF expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 YRF?
The MOT on LM05 YRF expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 YRF done?
LM05 YRF was recorded at 169,988 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 5,284 miles a year.
Has LM05 YRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 YRF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on LM05 YRF 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 YRF find?
LM05 YRF passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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