
Audi A3
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc
LR05 OOVMOT history
LR05 OOV is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 13 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,077 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 172,077 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,711 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 OOV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 13 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 OOV was last recorded at 172,077 miles on 28 Apr 2023, 5,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 166,531 miles · 8 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,546 miles
- Average per year
- 8,711 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 172,077 miles
- 2021 – 166,531 miles
- 2020 – 162,512 miles
- 2019 – 158,687 miles
- 2018 – 153,622 miles
- 2017 – 146,628 miles
- 2016 – 133,183 miles
- 2015 – 119,323 miles
- 2014 – 106,956 miles
- 2013 – 96,608 miles
- 2012 – 85,520 miles
- 2011 – 74,767 miles
- 2010 – 65,803 miles
- 2009 – 53,832 miles
- 2008 – 41,007 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,077 miles (+5,546)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 172,077 miles
- Test number
- 670015728147
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,531 miles (+4,019)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 166,531 miles
- Test number
- 499301764810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,512 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 162,512 miles
- Test number
- 835955121823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,509 miles (+3,822)1 dangerous11 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,509 miles
- Test number
- 899806823634
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass158,687 miles (+34)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 158,687 miles
- Test number
- 945303356330
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail158,653 miles (+5,031)3 dangerous9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,653 miles
- Test number
- 251586432804
- DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts secondary air charge pump not mounted (4.11 (a) (iii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high main bean (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached broken incomplete (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass153,622 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 153,622 miles
- Test number
- 427845540283
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail153,621 miles (+6,993)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,621 miles
- Test number
- 301963618155
- DangerousOffside Inner Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass146,628 miles (+13,445)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 146,628 miles
- Test number
- 289000012336
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass133,183 miles (+13,860)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 133,183 miles
- Test number
- 301738777805
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass119,323 miles (+12,367)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 119,323 miles
- Test number
- 777838995076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 106,956 miles
- Test number
- 107294504176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,956 miles (+10,348)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,956 miles
- Test number
- 868414004124
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Pass96,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 96,608 miles
- Test number
- 329235903152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,608 miles (+11,088)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,608 miles
- Test number
- 136865903117
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass85,520 miles (+10,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 85,520 miles
- Test number
- 726842002142
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass74,767 miles (+8,964)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 74,767 miles
- Test number
- 408774201157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,803 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,803 miles
- Test number
- 172755800186
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside front inner cv gaitor leaking
Pass65,803 miles (+11,971)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 65,803 miles
- Test number
- 943725800101
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside front inner cv gaitor leaking
Pass53,832 miles (+12,825)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 53,832 miles
- Test number
- 823934109175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 41,007 miles
- Test number
- 383081308196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 OOV
- Does LR05 OOV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 OOV expired on 27 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 OOV?
- The MOT on LR05 OOV expired on 27 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 OOV done?
- LR05 OOV was recorded at 172,077 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2023, an average of 8,711 miles a year.
- Has LR05 OOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 OOV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on LR05 OOV 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 OOV find?
- LR05 OOV passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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