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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,595 cc

LR03 CDRMOT history

LR03 CDR is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 2 Dec 2010. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

LR03 CDR red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
138,388 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 CDR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 CDR was last recorded at 138,388 miles on 3 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2025: 138,388 miles, lower than 148,604 miles on 14 Feb 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,604 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Average per year
8,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,388 miles
  • 2024 – 148,604 miles
  • 2022 – 133,274 miles
  • 2021 – 129,608 miles
  • 2020 – 119,405 miles
  • 2019 – 111,686 miles
  • 2018 – 99,193 miles
  • 2017 – 85,310 miles
  • 2016 – 76,302 miles
  • 2015 – 65,261 miles
  • 2014 – 55,218 miles
  • 2013 – 45,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,388 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,388 miles (-10,216)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,388 miles
    Test number
    742297559130
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,604 miles (+15,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,604 miles
    Test number
    588565975150
    • AdvisoryNearside c.v boot seeping grease

  3. Pass133,274 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,274 miles
    Test number
    351022938151
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail133,274 miles (+3,666)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,274 miles
    Test number
    595058648682
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,608 miles
    Test number
    231685288869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail129,606 miles (+10,201)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,606 miles
    Test number
    818932052073
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,405 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,405 miles
    Test number
    801768587002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail119,405 miles (+7,719)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,405 miles
    Test number
    402679845481
    • MajorEmissions not tested spark plug loose ,cam belt cover rubbing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass111,686 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,686 miles
    Test number
    340588500517
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  10. Fail111,686 miles (+12,493)4 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,686 miles
    Test number
    987135674268
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  11. Pass99,193 miles (+13,883)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,193 miles
    Test number
    859362478400
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass85,310 miles (+9,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,310 miles
    Test number
    746689269997
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/f shocks misting leaks (2.7.3)

  13. Pass76,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,302 miles
    Test number
    187205264997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail76,302 miles (+11,041)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,302 miles
    Test number
    224872443932
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass65,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,261 miles
    Test number
    758197256316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,261 miles (+10,043)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,261 miles
    Test number
    626987589291
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  17. Pass55,218 miles (+9,573)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,218 miles
    Test number
    805632444370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,645 miles
    Test number
    807427133304
    • 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)

Questions about LR03 CDR

Does LR03 CDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 CDR expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 CDR?
The MOT on LR03 CDR expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 CDR done?
LR03 CDR was recorded at 138,388 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 8,246 miles a year.
Has LR03 CDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 CDR has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 CDR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 CDR find?
LR03 CDR passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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