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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR05 HLEMOT history

LR05 HLE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

LR05 HLE black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
129,665 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HLE was last recorded at 129,665 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 6,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,489 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,176 miles
Average per year
6,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,665 miles
  • 2024 – 123,489 miles
  • 2023 – 118,599 miles
  • 2022 – 101,552 miles
  • 2021 – 93,982 miles
  • 2019 – 79,484 miles
  • 2018 – 75,080 miles
  • 2017 – 70,027 miles
  • 2016 – 64,578 miles
  • 2015 – 59,206 miles
  • 2014 – 54,368 miles
  • 2013 – 49,720 miles
  • 2012 – 44,306 miles
  • 2011 – 38,207 miles
  • 2010 – 32,440 miles
  • 2009 – 25,598 miles
  • 2008 – 18,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,665 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,665 miles (+6,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,665 miles
    Test number
    859487408889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass123,489 miles (+4,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,489 miles
    Test number
    870332519806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,599 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,599 miles
    Test number
    562035908583
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail118,599 miles (+17,047)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,599 miles
    Test number
    619171207765
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass101,552 miles (+7,570)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,552 miles
    Test number
    311080780705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,982 miles (+14,498)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,982 miles
    Test number
    229258450825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,484 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,484 miles
    Test number
    718815216962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,080 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,080 miles
    Test number
    523080019923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,027 miles
    Test number
    458626313271
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  10. Fail70,027 miles (+5,449)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,027 miles
    Test number
    528451862760
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall. (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  11. Pass64,578 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,578 miles
    Test number
    689358907155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,206 miles
    Test number
    115197805175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,206 miles (+4,838)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,206 miles
    Test number
    228627805428
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass54,368 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,368 miles
    Test number
    475888114174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,357 miles (+4,637)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    626185414199
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass49,720 miles (+5,414)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,720 miles
    Test number
    138558653183
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot starting to perrish
    • NoteNearside front wishbone bush starting to detereorate

  17. Pass44,306 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,306 miles
    Test number
    909130462145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,207 miles
    Test number
    959936321171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,196 miles (+5,756)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,196 miles
    Test number
    818036921125
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass32,440 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,440 miles
    Test number
    344511360131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,598 miles (+6,880)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,598 miles
    Test number
    433053969163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,718 miles
    Test number
    443600558139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HLE

Does LR05 HLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 HLE expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HLE?
The MOT on LR05 HLE expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 HLE done?
LR05 HLE was recorded at 129,665 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 6,474 miles a year.
Has LR05 HLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HLE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 HLE 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 HLE find?
LR05 HLE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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