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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR05 FNFMOT history

LR05 FNF is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 189,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

LR05 FNF blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2023
Mileage
189,575 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 FNF
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
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 FNF was last recorded at 189,575 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 9,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,653 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
9,922 miles
Average per year
8,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 189,575 miles
  • 2022 – 179,653 miles
  • 2021 – 174,601 miles
  • 2020 – 168,639 miles
  • 2019 – 163,813 miles
  • 2018 – 158,488 miles
  • 2017 – 153,267 miles
  • 2016 – 148,386 miles
  • 2015 – 140,839 miles
  • 2014 – 131,735 miles
  • 2013 – 122,736 miles
  • 2012 – 117,888 miles
  • 2011 – 108,875 miles
  • 2009 – 94,176 miles
  • 2008 – 76,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail189,575 miles
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail189,575 miles (+9,922)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,575 miles
    Test number
    852366002619
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,653 miles (+5,052)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    179,653 miles
    Test number
    919459652039
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass174,601 miles (+5,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    174,601 miles
    Test number
    367526819733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass168,639 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    168,639 miles
    Test number
    889468450916
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail168,634 miles (+4,821)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,634 miles
    Test number
    369428568348
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid CALIPER (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  6. Pass163,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    163,813 miles
    Test number
    772361594099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail163,813 miles (+5,325)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,813 miles
    Test number
    781768768655
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass158,488 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    158,488 miles
    Test number
    714248429803
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail158,478 miles (+5,211)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,478 miles
    Test number
    185701379470
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass153,267 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    153,267 miles
    Test number
    678717740364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,386 miles (+7,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    148,386 miles
    Test number
    579718326879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass140,839 miles (+9,104)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    140,839 miles
    Test number
    958205105108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,735 miles (+8,999)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,735 miles
    Test number
    125390904359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,736 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,736 miles
    Test number
    886126393116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,888 miles
    Test number
    435098602205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,888 miles (+9,013)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,888 miles
    Test number
    528208802287
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass108,875 miles (+14,699)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,875 miles
    Test number
    216669711458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,176 miles (+17,372)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    94,176 miles
    Test number
    683514139307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,804 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,804 miles
    Test number
    453920758366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,069 miles (+20,689)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,069 miles
    Test number
    434029928320
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass54,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    464379538087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,380 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    742048938045
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 FNF

Does LR05 FNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 FNF expired on 30 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 FNF?
The MOT on LR05 FNF expired on 30 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 FNF done?
LR05 FNF was recorded at 189,575 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 8,698 miles a year.
Has LR05 FNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 FNF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 FNF 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 FNF find?
LR05 FNF failed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 4 more.

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