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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LR05 GMFMOT history

LR05 GMF is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LR05 GMF grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,918 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 GMF was last recorded at 88,918 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 6,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,833 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,085 miles
Average per year
4,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,918 miles
  • 2025 – 82,833 miles
  • 2024 – 78,801 miles
  • 2023 – 75,535 miles
  • 2022 – 72,973 miles
  • 2021 – 70,486 miles
  • 2020 – 69,099 miles
  • 2019 – 67,486 miles
  • 2018 – 66,580 miles
  • 2017 – 64,785 miles
  • 2016 – 61,650 miles
  • 2015 – 57,388 miles
  • 2014 – 53,897 miles
  • 2013 – 41,634 miles
  • 2012 – 36,916 miles
  • 2011 – 31,321 miles
  • 2009 – 20,435 miles
  • 2008 – 13,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,918 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,918 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,918 miles
    Test number
    941618196197
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail88,916 miles (+6,083)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,916 miles
    Test number
    540060302811
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass82,833 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,833 miles
    Test number
    547046543831
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail82,831 miles (+4,030)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,831 miles
    Test number
    754109454542
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,801 miles (+3,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,801 miles
    Test number
    924196272525
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,535 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,535 miles
    Test number
    128630151148
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting

  7. Fail75,535 miles (+2,562)4 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,535 miles
    Test number
    442584943667
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting

  8. Pass72,973 miles (+2,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,973 miles
    Test number
    673717951082
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,486 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,486 miles
    Test number
    519485147114
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail70,486 miles (+1,387)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,486 miles
    Test number
    455693452478
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass69,099 miles (+1,613)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,099 miles
    Test number
    938252638716
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output discoloured (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output discoloured (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding

  12. Pass67,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    67,486 miles
    Test number
    507873300900
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail67,486 miles (+906)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,486 miles
    Test number
    200394090308
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass66,580 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    549775622720
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded has slight leaking

  15. Fail66,580 miles (+1,795)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    320401006048
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded has slight leaking

  16. Pass64,785 miles (+145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,785 miles
    Test number
    667253380202
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  17. Fail64,640 miles (+2,990)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,640 miles
    Test number
    735828225866
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  18. Pass61,650 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,650 miles
    Test number
    476535000846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement substantial play in front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade splitting
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail61,632 miles (+4,244)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,632 miles
    Test number
    924571863218
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement substantial play in front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade splitting
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass57,388 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,388 miles
    Test number
    806326505131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,897 miles (+12,263)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,897 miles
    Test number
    359807994028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,634 miles (+4,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    538247813117
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass36,916 miles (+5,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,916 miles
    Test number
    447168782047
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass31,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,321 miles
    Test number
    616771091042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,320 miles (+10,885)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,320 miles
    Test number
    159621691068
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass20,435 miles (+6,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,435 miles
    Test number
    721535879043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass13,849 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,849 miles
    Test number
    523460808156
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut in inner sidewall nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Questions about LR05 GMF

Does LR05 GMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 GMF is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GMF?
The MOT on LR05 GMF is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 GMF done?
LR05 GMF was recorded at 88,918 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,186 miles a year.
Has LR05 GMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GMF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 GMF 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 GMF find?
LR05 GMF passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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