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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR05 EXVMOT history

LR05 EXV is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

LR05 EXV blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
133,421 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EXV was last recorded at 133,421 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 2,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,657 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,764 miles
Average per year
6,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,421 miles
  • 2024 – 130,657 miles
  • 2023 – 126,600 miles
  • 2022 – 123,651 miles
  • 2021 – 120,953 miles
  • 2020 – 118,529 miles
  • 2019 – 112,910 miles
  • 2018 – 104,389 miles
  • 2017 – 97,648 miles
  • 2016 – 90,051 miles
  • 2015 – 84,603 miles
  • 2014 – 79,108 miles
  • 2013 – 72,247 miles
  • 2012 – 63,896 miles
  • 2011 – 53,705 miles
  • 2010 – 46,472 miles
  • 2009 – 36,904 miles
  • 2008 – 26,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,421 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,421 miles (+2,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    133,421 miles
    Test number
    768973597911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

  2. Pass130,657 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,657 miles
    Test number
    647136375570
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail130,654 miles (+4,054)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,654 miles
    Test number
    807404669464
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass126,600 miles (+2,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,600 miles
    Test number
    598324884999
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion in places on under-body and components

  5. Pass123,651 miles (+2,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,651 miles
    Test number
    431182793758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside

  6. Pass120,953 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,953 miles
    Test number
    873968049787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,529 miles (+5,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,529 miles
    Test number
    159513663601
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass112,910 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,910 miles
    Test number
    451027179147
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail112,902 miles (+8,513)3 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,902 miles
    Test number
    891993696815
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass104,389 miles (+12)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,389 miles
    Test number
    218646731668
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail104,377 miles (+6,729)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,377 miles
    Test number
    762895184734
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass97,648 miles (+7,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,648 miles
    Test number
    719032354925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner wall cracking

  13. Pass90,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,051 miles
    Test number
    644501060679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,051 miles (+5,448)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,051 miles
    Test number
    576074582442
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass84,603 miles (+5,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,603 miles
    Test number
    319109805291
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  16. Pass79,108 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,108 miles
    Test number
    648269304286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,247 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,247 miles
    Test number
    189440013242
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers smearing

  18. Pass72,247 miles (+8,351)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,247 miles
    Test number
    576380113233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers smearing

  19. Pass63,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    179695592115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,896 miles (+10,191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    748515692184
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass53,705 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,705 miles
    Test number
    325623301474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,472 miles (+9,568)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,472 miles
    Test number
    290440910285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,904 miles (+10,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,904 miles
    Test number
    714484119153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass26,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,711 miles
    Test number
    241852178051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 EXV

Does LR05 EXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 EXV expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EXV?
The MOT on LR05 EXV expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 EXV done?
LR05 EXV was recorded at 133,421 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 6,151 miles a year.
Has LR05 EXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EXV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 EXV 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 LR05 EXV find?
LR05 EXV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear subframe showing signs of corrosion.

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