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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LR05 ELSMOT history

LR05 ELS is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 5 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 74,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LR05 ELS white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,529 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ELS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ELS was last recorded at 74,529 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 8,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2018: 18,992 miles, lower than 34,528 miles on 5 Sept 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,774 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,755 miles
Average per year
4,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,529 miles
  • 2025 – 65,774 miles
  • 2024 – 60,193 miles
  • 2023 – 55,695 miles
  • 2022 – 52,564 miles
  • 2021 – 50,384 miles
  • 2019 – 48,100 miles
  • 2018 – 18,992 miles
  • 2017 – 34,528 miles
  • 2016 – 27,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,529 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,529 miles (+8,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    576602799128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,774 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,774 miles
    Test number
    119415978661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,193 miles (+4,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,193 miles
    Test number
    801118303524
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass55,695 miles (+3,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,695 miles
    Test number
    172391872905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass52,564 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,564 miles
    Test number
    842172798370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,384 miles (+2,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,384 miles
    Test number
    508391344278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass48,100 miles (+29,108)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,100 miles
    Test number
    304504663519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,992 miles (-15,536)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,992 miles
    Test number
    787925574451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,528 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,528 miles
    Test number
    913365366387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,009 miles
    Test number
    167713001565
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted limiting the inspection of some componants

Questions about LR05 ELS

Does LR05 ELS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 ELS is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ELS?
The MOT on LR05 ELS is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 ELS done?
LR05 ELS was recorded at 74,529 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,819 miles a year.
Has LR05 ELS ever failed its MOT?
No. LR05 ELS has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LR05 ELS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 ELS find?
LR05 ELS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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