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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

LP05 BDPMOT history

LP05 BDP is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 6 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

LP05 BDP blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,956 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP05 BDP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP05 BDP was last recorded at 135,956 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,954 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,956 miles
  • 2024 – 131,115 miles
  • 2023 – 117,810 miles
  • 2022 – 93,066 miles
  • 2021 – 70,097 miles
  • 2020 – 67,097 miles
  • 2019 – 59,545 miles
  • 2018 – 52,704 miles
  • 2017 – 46,676 miles
  • 2016 – 39,981 miles
  • 2015 – 33,879 miles
  • 2014 – 30,781 miles
  • 2013 – 24,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,956 miles
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,956 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,956 miles
    Test number
    133746492586
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail135,954 miles (+4,839)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,954 miles
    Test number
    329328381027
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass131,115 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,115 miles
    Test number
    204135196896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail131,088 miles (+13,278)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,088 miles
    Test number
    460962721753
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass117,810 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,810 miles
    Test number
    100952743461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail117,810 miles (+24,744)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,810 miles
    Test number
    514910924649
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass93,066 miles (+22,969)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,066 miles
    Test number
    605867802848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,097 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,097 miles
    Test number
    718419647050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,097 miles (+7,552)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    464700391183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass59,545 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,545 miles
    Test number
    799374164075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,704 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,704 miles
    Test number
    671039316462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,676 miles (+6,695)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,676 miles
    Test number
    706560317294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,981 miles (+6,102)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,981 miles
    Test number
    298950965861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,879 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,879 miles
    Test number
    809445365020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,781 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,781 miles
    Test number
    319458244431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,511 miles
    Test number
    636896543255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP05 BDP

Does LP05 BDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP05 BDP expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP05 BDP?
The MOT on LP05 BDP expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP05 BDP done?
LP05 BDP was recorded at 135,956 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 9,266 miles a year.
Has LP05 BDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP05 BDP has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LP05 BDP 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 LP05 BDP find?
LP05 BDP passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: gearbox mounting defective; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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