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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

LR05 HLCMOT history

LR05 HLC is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

LR05 HLC black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
141,737 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HLC was last recorded at 141,737 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 8,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,701 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,036 miles
Average per year
7,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,737 miles
  • 2024 – 133,701 miles
  • 2023 – 125,551 miles
  • 2022 – 118,529 miles
  • 2021 – 111,237 miles
  • 2020 – 101,829 miles
  • 2018 – 93,691 miles
  • 2017 – 84,342 miles
  • 2016 – 68,642 miles
  • 2015 – 64,664 miles
  • 2014 – 60,347 miles
  • 2013 – 60,234 miles
  • 2012 – 53,251 miles
  • 2011 – 46,817 miles
  • 2010 – 37,614 miles
  • 2009 – 28,645 miles
  • 2008 – 24,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,737 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both front tyres getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,737 miles (+8,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,737 miles
    Test number
    277610897001
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass133,701 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,701 miles
    Test number
    239137217977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail133,701 miles (+8,150)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,701 miles
    Test number
    485844145382
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass125,551 miles (+7,022)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,551 miles
    Test number
    430464076875
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres approx 2.5mm

  5. Pass118,529 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,529 miles
    Test number
    928702677808
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail118,529 miles (+7,292)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,529 miles
    Test number
    607178942608
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass111,237 miles (+9,408)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,237 miles
    Test number
    194679534633
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass101,829 miles (+8,138)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,829 miles
    Test number
    521433811459
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass93,691 miles (+172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,691 miles
    Test number
    834891342824
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low

  10. Fail93,519 miles (+9,177)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,519 miles
    Test number
    321160512984
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low

  11. Pass84,342 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    958968348628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail84,264 miles (+15,622)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,264 miles
    Test number
    597901553709
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass68,642 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,642 miles
    Test number
    670698107532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,664 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,664 miles
    Test number
    635508605077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail64,664 miles (+4,317)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,664 miles
    Test number
    635718505093
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass60,347 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,347 miles
    Test number
    428632404081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,234 miles (+6,983)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,234 miles
    Test number
    185967053345
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass53,251 miles (+6,434)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,251 miles
    Test number
    429914502385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,817 miles (+9,203)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,817 miles
    Test number
    238783301229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,614 miles (+8,969)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    662657610153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,645 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,645 miles
    Test number
    543785009188
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass28,645 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,645 miles
    Test number
    663515409126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,145 miles
    Test number
    204028028116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HLC

Does LR05 HLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 HLC expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HLC?
The MOT on LR05 HLC expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 HLC done?
LR05 HLC was recorded at 141,737 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 7,031 miles a year.
Has LR05 HLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HLC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 HLC 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 HLC find?
LR05 HLC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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