Audi A3
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc
LR05 LJFMOT history
LR05 LJF is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 201,958 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 201,958 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,371 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 LJF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 LJF was last recorded at 201,958 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 14,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,488 miles · 26 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,470 miles
- Average per year
- 9,371 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 201,958 miles
- 2025 – 187,488 miles
- 2024 – 173,475 miles
- 2023 – 159,171 miles
- 2021 – 157,420 miles
- 2020 – 154,405 miles
- 2019 – 138,050 miles
- 2018 – 126,743 miles
- 2017 – 124,637 miles
- 2016 – 116,550 miles
- 2015 – 106,060 miles
- 2014 – 94,794 miles
- 2013 – 83,859 miles
- 2011 – 63,520 miles
- 2010 – 55,171 miles
- 2009 – 43,531 miles
- 2008 – 31,486 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass201,958 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,958 miles (+14,470)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 201,958 miles
- Test number
- 140428557125
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass187,488 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 187,488 miles
- Test number
- 719210175487
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail187,488 miles (+14,013)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,488 miles
- Test number
- 496678194923
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass173,475 miles (+14,304)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 173,475 miles
- Test number
- 988007523479
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass159,171 miles (+1,751)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 159,171 miles
- Test number
- 836907378319
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUBCC
Pass157,420 miles (+3,015)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 157,420 miles
- Test number
- 235360186477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,405 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 154,405 miles
- Test number
- 407180851633
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail154,405 miles (+16,355)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,405 miles
- Test number
- 798857252599
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,050 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 138,050 miles
- Test number
- 711695702620
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail138,048 miles (+11,305)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,048 miles
- Test number
- 568429877536
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass126,743 miles (+2,106)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 126,743 miles
- Test number
- 152064117230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 124,637 miles
- Test number
- 256070947264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,637 miles (+8,087)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,637 miles
- Test number
- 257523229388
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass116,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 116,550 miles
- Test number
- 477906394085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,550 miles (+10,490)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,550 miles
- Test number
- 475706538393
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass106,060 miles2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 106,060 miles
- Test number
- 378064785110
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking tread area
- NoteFuel cap seal perishing
- NoteOffside rear tyre cut in tread (no cords visible)
Fail106,060 miles (+11,266)6 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,060 miles
- Test number
- 378504685165
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking tread area
- NoteFuel cap seal perishing
- NoteOffside rear tyre cut in tread (no cords visible)
Pass94,794 miles (+10,935)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 94,794 miles
- Test number
- 828733424180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,859 miles (+20,339)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 83,859 miles
- Test number
- 448432103191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,520 miles (+8,349)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 63,520 miles
- Test number
- 376386251371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,171 miles (+11,640)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 55,171 miles
- Test number
- 730176050382
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteVarious underbody covers fitted
Pass43,531 miles (+12,045)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 43,531 miles
- Test number
- 401507839461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,486 miles (+551)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 31,486 miles
- Test number
- 191099838321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 30,935 miles
- Test number
- 101263018198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 LJF
- Does LR05 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 LJF is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 LJF?
- The MOT on LR05 LJF is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 LJF done?
- LR05 LJF was recorded at 201,958 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 9,371 miles a year.
- Has LR05 LJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 LJF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 LJF 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 LJF find?
- LR05 LJF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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