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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

LR05 HBJMOT history

LR05 HBJ is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LR05 HBJ grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
64,768 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HBJ was last recorded at 64,768 miles on 22 May 2026, 3,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,907 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,861 miles
Average per year
2,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,768 miles
  • 2025 – 60,907 miles
  • 2024 – 56,891 miles
  • 2023 – 52,726 miles
  • 2022 – 49,172 miles
  • 2021 – 45,203 miles
  • 2020 – 42,120 miles
  • 2019 – 39,632 miles
  • 2018 – 37,101 miles
  • 2017 – 34,812 miles
  • 2016 – 32,534 miles
  • 2015 – 30,357 miles
  • 2014 – 29,957 miles
  • 2013 – 29,682 miles
  • 2012 – 27,752 miles
  • 2011 – 25,562 miles
  • 2010 – 22,892 miles
  • 2009 – 19,715 miles
  • 2008 – 15,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass64,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    255344855360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail64,768 miles (+3,861)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    111579093026
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass60,907 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,907 miles
    Test number
    925074853735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,891 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    56,891 miles
    Test number
    130854134212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,811 miles (+4,085)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,811 miles
    Test number
    839193665356
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass52,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,726 miles
    Test number
    494021684372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,726 miles (+3,554)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,726 miles
    Test number
    152945942380
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass49,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,172 miles
    Test number
    227695087886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,172 miles (+3,969)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,172 miles
    Test number
    574954604345
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass45,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    45,203 miles
    Test number
    101829947526
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail45,203 miles (+3,083)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,203 miles
    Test number
    228996604512
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass42,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    42,120 miles
    Test number
    156515151626
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Fail42,120 miles (+2,488)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,120 miles
    Test number
    760266422704
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass39,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,632 miles
    Test number
    638639745368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,632 miles (+2,531)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,632 miles
    Test number
    879950249692
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  16. Pass37,101 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,101 miles
    Test number
    540517231181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,812 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,812 miles
    Test number
    887912374681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,534 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,534 miles
    Test number
    272969712500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,357 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    747340125122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,957 miles
    Test number
    907435014122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,957 miles (+275)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,957 miles
    Test number
    536025414132
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  22. Pass29,682 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,682 miles
    Test number
    527891103183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,752 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,752 miles
    Test number
    445186892094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,562 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,562 miles
    Test number
    368414901161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,892 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,892 miles
    Test number
    831600690036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,715 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,715 miles
    Test number
    724935289074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,616 miles
    Test number
    430072988034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HBJ

Does LR05 HBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HBJ is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HBJ?
The MOT on LR05 HBJ is valid until 22 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 HBJ done?
LR05 HBJ was recorded at 64,768 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,706 miles a year.
Has LR05 HBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HBJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 HBJ 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 HBJ find?
LR05 HBJ passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

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