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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR05 HBEMOT history

LR05 HBE is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 162,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2022.

LR05 HBE blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
162,454 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HBE was last recorded at 162,454 miles on 19 Apr 2022, 2,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,527 miles · 1 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,927 miles
Average per year
8,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,454 miles
  • 2021 – 159,527 miles
  • 2020 – 156,405 miles
  • 2019 – 149,702 miles
  • 2018 – 142,918 miles
  • 2017 – 135,312 miles
  • 2016 – 130,859 miles
  • 2015 – 124,260 miles
  • 2014 – 119,739 miles
  • 2013 – 108,602 miles
  • 2012 – 102,026 miles
  • 2011 – 95,131 miles
  • 2010 – 85,141 miles
  • 2009 – 63,588 miles
  • 2008 – 47,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,454 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills, chassis and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills, chassis and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake back plate rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • NSR SHOCK DETERIOATED BUMP STOP ECT...BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ... OSR BRAKE BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,454 miles (+2,927)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    162,454 miles
    Test number
    800165009782
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills, chassis and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills, chassis and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass159,527 miles (+3,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,527 miles
    Test number
    533375216140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,405 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    156,405 miles
    Test number
    150649572625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,702 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    149,702 miles
    Test number
    481079127971
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber casings corroding

  5. Fail149,702 miles (+6,784)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,702 miles
    Test number
    712162028083
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber casings corroding

  6. Pass142,918 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,918 miles
    Test number
    479005344884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake back plate rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail142,810 miles (+7,498)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,810 miles
    Test number
    960792960033
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake back plate rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass135,312 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    135,312 miles
    Test number
    961278776364
    • AdvisoryNSR SHOCK DETERIOATED BUMP STOP ECT...BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ... OSR BRAKE BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE VERY THIN NO CORDS AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS SURFACE CORROSION (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail135,312 miles (+4,453)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,312 miles
    Test number
    961181922546
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNSR SHOCK DETERIOATED BUMP STOP ECT...BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ... OSR BRAKE BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE VERY THIN NO CORDS AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS SURFACE CORROSION (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass130,859 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    301744456576
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Fail130,859 miles (+6,599)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    573065332338
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass124,260 miles (+4,521)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,260 miles
    Test number
    415708065051
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r light lens damaged

  13. Pass119,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,739 miles
    Test number
    656157474089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,739 miles (+11,137)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,739 miles
    Test number
    135197474445
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  15. Pass108,602 miles (+6,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    108,602 miles
    Test number
    285585883013
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass102,026 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,026 miles
    Test number
    349789262079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,131 miles (+9,990)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    357705681062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,141 miles (+21,553)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,141 miles
    Test number
    631944560091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,588 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,588 miles
    Test number
    321066279022
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass63,588 miles (+16,578)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,588 miles
    Test number
    392886079093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,010 miles
    Test number
    410995988069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HBE

Does LR05 HBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 HBE expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HBE?
The MOT on LR05 HBE expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 HBE done?
LR05 HBE was recorded at 162,454 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2022, an average of 8,207 miles a year.
Has LR05 HBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HBE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 HBE 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 HBE find?
LR05 HBE passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills, chassis and rear chassis, and 4 more.

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