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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,781 cc

LR05 MXSMOT history

LR05 MXS is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 11 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

LR05 MXS grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2026
Mileage
101,062 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MXS was last recorded at 101,062 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 1,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,346 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,716 miles
Average per year
4,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,062 miles
  • 2024 – 99,346 miles
  • 2023 – 97,300 miles
  • 2022 – 94,958 miles
  • 2021 – 92,794 miles
  • 2020 – 90,112 miles
  • 2019 – 84,286 miles
  • 2018 – 79,217 miles
  • 2017 – 73,009 miles
  • 2014 – 67,148 miles
  • 2013 – 57,226 miles
  • 2012 – 47,795 miles
  • 2011 – 39,027 miles
  • 2010 – 31,712 miles
  • 2009 – 24,097 miles
  • 2008 – 14,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,062 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter sills weak

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate has faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn, slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,062 miles (+1,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,062 miles
    Test number
    863691632541
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills weak

  2. Pass99,346 miles (+2,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,346 miles
    Test number
    460902527142
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass97,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,300 miles
    Test number
    192648848367
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate has faded (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail97,300 miles (+2,342)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,300 miles
    Test number
    133702596442
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate has faded (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass94,958 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,958 miles
    Test number
    141402933261
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,957 miles (+2,163)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,957 miles
    Test number
    827084698338
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,794 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,794 miles
    Test number
    644821181285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail92,791 miles (+2,679)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,791 miles
    Test number
    924002328143
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,112 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,112 miles
    Test number
    104380424024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,286 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,286 miles
    Test number
    444231354426
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Fail84,284 miles (+5,067)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,284 miles
    Test number
    384845737658
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass79,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,217 miles
    Test number
    909622685421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt shaft end (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail79,217 miles (+6,208)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,217 miles
    Test number
    543698116803
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both adjusted at time of test (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working replaced at time of test (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced pads seized (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt shaft end (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass73,009 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    449614457565
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appears that the vehicle has stood idle for a while (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail73,008 miles (+5,860)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,008 miles
    Test number
    924525178465
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy air in system (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam does not stay on but may be due to o/s not working (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid probably empty (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appears that the vehicle has stood idle for a while (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass67,148 miles (+256)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,148 miles
    Test number
    549112564144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail66,892 miles (+9,666)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,892 miles
    Test number
    268497054441
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on dash indicating a fault
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing unevenly

  18. Pass57,226 miles (+9,431)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    236571503130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine light on indicating a fault
    • NoteN/s outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

  19. Pass47,795 miles (+70)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,795 miles
    Test number
    649214792086
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteEngine light staying on indicating a fault, this may be a fail after April 2012

  20. Fail47,725 miles (+8,698)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,725 miles
    Test number
    318080992095
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteEngine light staying on indicating a fault, this may be a fail after April 2012

  21. Fail39,027 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,027 miles
    Test number
    296293181003
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAccident damage to n/s/front wing, but no sharp edges

  22. Pass39,027 miles (+7,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,027 miles
    Test number
    506323081035
    • NoteAccident damage to n/s/front wing, but no sharp edges

  23. Pass31,712 miles (+7,615)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,712 miles
    Test number
    142066070035
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEmgine management light staying on

  24. Fail24,097 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,097 miles
    Test number
    153319479051
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light staying on

  25. Pass24,097 miles (+10,084)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,097 miles
    Test number
    771159179012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light staying on

  26. Pass14,013 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,013 miles
    Test number
    324792158038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir intake damaged and has parts missing
    • NoteNearside inner wing lower cover missing

  27. Fail14,013 miles2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,013 miles
    Test number
    660822858003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir intake damaged and has parts missing
    • NoteNearside inner wing lower cover missing

Questions about LR05 MXS

Does LR05 MXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 MXS expired on 9 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MXS?
The MOT on LR05 MXS expired on 9 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 MXS done?
LR05 MXS was recorded at 101,062 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 4,985 miles a year.
Has LR05 MXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MXS has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 MXS 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 MXS find?
LR05 MXS passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; outer sills weak.

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