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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LR05 EXPMOT history

LR05 EXP is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

LR05 EXP silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2026
Mileage
78,140 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EXP was last recorded at 78,140 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 7,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2018: 52,180 miles, lower than 52,182 miles on 5 Mar 2018.

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
70,633 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,507 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,140 miles
  • 2024 – 70,633 miles
  • 2023 – 63,862 miles
  • 2022 – 60,056 miles
  • 2021 – 57,399 miles
  • 2020 – 56,863 miles
  • 2019 – 54,261 miles
  • 2018 – 52,180 miles
  • 2017 – 50,511 miles
  • 2016 – 48,459 miles
  • 2015 – 45,935 miles
  • 2014 – 43,506 miles
  • 2013 – 41,095 miles
  • 2012 – 38,790 miles
  • 2011 – 36,104 miles
  • 2010 – 32,707 miles
  • 2009 – 25,999 miles
  • 2008 – 17,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,140 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,140 miles
    Test number
    677758391539
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,140 miles (+7,507)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,140 miles
    Test number
    939861681146
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,633 miles (+6,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    226963708603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass63,862 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,862 miles
    Test number
    364753286927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,056 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,056 miles
    Test number
    481902359531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,399 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,399 miles
    Test number
    354902103944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,863 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,863 miles
    Test number
    774550400954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,261 miles (+2,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    575361551873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass52,180 miles (-2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,180 miles
    Test number
    106114119576
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail52,182 miles (+1,671)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,182 miles
    Test number
    764341357633
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass50,511 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,511 miles
    Test number
    716044005870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,459 miles (+2,524)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    283655223903
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish still sealing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm almost bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut in treads to cords less than 25mm
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass45,935 miles (+2,429)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,935 miles
    Test number
    157330645464
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on exstream edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass43,506 miles (+2,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,506 miles
    Test number
    965379654082
    • 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. Pass41,095 miles (+2,305)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,095 miles
    Test number
    939752123032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread depth wearing low

  16. Pass38,790 miles (+2,686)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,790 miles
    Test number
    137547942033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass36,104 miles (+3,397)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,104 miles
    Test number
    359748741019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail32,707 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,707 miles
    Test number
    191934260016
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts on outter sidewall

  19. Pass32,707 miles (+6,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,707 miles
    Test number
    402994260019
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts on outter sidewall

  20. Pass25,999 miles (+8,840)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,999 miles
    Test number
    504098569035
    • NoteFront number plate insecure
    • NoteFront tyres low and cuts in sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre going out of shape and cuts in sidewall
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  21. Pass17,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,159 miles
    Test number
    370443478086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 EXP

Does LR05 EXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 EXP expired on 15 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EXP?
The MOT on LR05 EXP expired on 15 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 EXP done?
LR05 EXP was recorded at 78,140 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has LR05 EXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EXP has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 EXP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 EXP find?
LR05 EXP passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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