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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR05 MXTMOT history

LR05 MXT is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 188,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

LR05 MXT silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2024
Mileage
188,151 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 MXT was last recorded at 188,151 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 5,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,843 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,308 miles
Average per year
9,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,151 miles
  • 2023 – 182,843 miles
  • 2022 – 174,751 miles
  • 2021 – 167,284 miles
  • 2020 – 160,438 miles
  • 2019 – 150,173 miles
  • 2018 – 140,544 miles
  • 2017 – 129,062 miles
  • 2016 – 120,464 miles
  • 2015 – 112,679 miles
  • 2014 – 103,800 miles
  • 2013 – 91,745 miles
  • 2012 – 69,766 miles
  • 2011 – 58,156 miles
  • 2010 – 50,772 miles
  • 2009 – 41,130 miles
  • 2008 – 30,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail188,151 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Undercovers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail188,151 miles (+5,308)1 dangerous10 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,151 miles
    Test number
    195598944785
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass182,843 miles (+8,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    182,843 miles
    Test number
    926179843939
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,751 miles (+7,467)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,751 miles
    Test number
    134032116522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,284 miles (+6,846)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,284 miles
    Test number
    752882266987
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,438 miles
    Test number
    631663400133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail160,438 miles (+10,265)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,438 miles
    Test number
    129239111148
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,173 miles (+9,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,173 miles
    Test number
    821229973456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  8. Pass140,544 miles (+11,482)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    140,544 miles
    Test number
    560859399318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  9. Pass129,062 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,062 miles
    Test number
    317205248846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,033 miles (+8,569)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,033 miles
    Test number
    644902968831
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass120,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,464 miles
    Test number
    263187410985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,464 miles (+7,785)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,464 miles
    Test number
    590888047715
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass112,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    874876932125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail112,679 miles (+8,879)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    206280773513
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass103,800 miles (+12,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,800 miles
    Test number
    326582144353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass91,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,745 miles
    Test number
    399680553381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    569617443337
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail82,546 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,546 miles
    Test number
    345810353022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass82,546 miles (+12,780)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,546 miles
    Test number
    499590353047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass69,766 miles (+11,610)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,766 miles
    Test number
    725459962018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,156 miles
    Test number
    359197671039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,156 miles (+7,384)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,156 miles
    Test number
    739367071018
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOne of the two n/s/r lights not working

  23. Pass50,772 miles (+9,642)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    641751210188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,130 miles (+10,163)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,130 miles
    Test number
    761306309173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,967 miles
    Test number
    494693518175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 MXT

Does LR05 MXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 MXT expired on 3 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MXT?
The MOT on LR05 MXT expired on 3 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 MXT done?
LR05 MXT was recorded at 188,151 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 9,516 miles a year.
Has LR05 MXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MXT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 MXT 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 MXT find?
LR05 MXT failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 1 minor defect: rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush, and 9 more.

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