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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR05 GMEMOT history

LR05 GME is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LR05 GME blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
148,142 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GME
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
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 GME was last recorded at 148,142 miles on 20 May 2026, 5,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,420 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,722 miles
Average per year
6,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,142 miles
  • 2025 – 142,420 miles
  • 2024 – 138,580 miles
  • 2023 – 133,958 miles
  • 2022 – 128,749 miles
  • 2021 – 124,341 miles
  • 2020 – 119,233 miles
  • 2019 – 113,567 miles
  • 2018 – 106,719 miles
  • 2017 – 98,766 miles
  • 2016 – 87,398 miles
  • 2015 – 76,701 miles
  • 2014 – 71,049 miles
  • 2013 – 65,951 miles
  • 2012 – 58,498 miles
  • 2011 – 51,331 miles
  • 2010 – 44,209 miles
  • 2009 – 35,627 miles
  • 2008 – 26,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,142 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,142 miles (+5,722)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,142 miles
    Test number
    536484760858
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass142,420 miles (+3,840)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,420 miles
    Test number
    186505439227
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,580 miles (+4,622)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    138,580 miles
    Test number
    459862654485
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass133,958 miles (+5,209)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,958 miles
    Test number
    453823625312
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,749 miles (+4,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    128,749 miles
    Test number
    232438302612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    124,341 miles
    Test number
    860594071022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,341 miles (+5,108)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,341 miles
    Test number
    359095877186
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,233 miles (+5,666)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    119,233 miles
    Test number
    767822725413
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass113,567 miles (+6,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,567 miles
    Test number
    894549105342
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear bushes strarting to split
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,719 miles (+7,953)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,719 miles
    Test number
    200319683550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald edge.

  11. Pass98,766 miles (+11,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,766 miles
    Test number
    182958958232
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass87,398 miles (+10,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,398 miles
    Test number
    758858756306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass76,701 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,701 miles
    Test number
    545472695023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,049 miles (+5,098)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,049 miles
    Test number
    719872364126
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass65,951 miles (+7,453)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,951 miles
    Test number
    929745163125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,498 miles (+7,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,498 miles
    Test number
    517747162194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass51,331 miles (+7,122)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,331 miles
    Test number
    618078051134
    • NoteO/s outer c.v. gaiter starting to split slightly

  18. Pass44,209 miles (+8,582)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,209 miles
    Test number
    304780210128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,627 miles
    Test number
    391792989016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,618 miles (+8,761)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,618 miles
    Test number
    732572889007
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass26,857 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,857 miles
    Test number
    843288188048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,852 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,852 miles
    Test number
    164137588083
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LR05 GME

Does LR05 GME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 GME is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GME?
The MOT on LR05 GME is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 GME done?
LR05 GME was recorded at 148,142 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,684 miles a year.
Has LR05 GME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GME has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 GME 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 GME find?
LR05 GME passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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