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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LR05 RGZMOT history

LR05 RGZ is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LR05 RGZ grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,628 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 RGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 RGZ was last recorded at 94,628 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,562 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,066 miles
Average per year
4,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,628 miles
  • 2025 – 93,562 miles
  • 2024 – 92,191 miles
  • 2023 – 90,986 miles
  • 2022 – 89,913 miles
  • 2021 – 88,906 miles
  • 2020 – 88,429 miles
  • 2019 – 86,773 miles
  • 2018 – 84,297 miles
  • 2017 – 80,149 miles
  • 2016 – 75,917 miles
  • 2015 – 72,331 miles
  • 2014 – 66,070 miles
  • 2013 – 58,296 miles
  • 2012 – 52,048 miles
  • 2011 – 45,320 miles
  • 2010 – 36,381 miles
  • 2009 – 29,814 miles
  • 2008 – 21,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,628 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,628 miles (+1,066)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,628 miles
    Test number
    412224286898
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass93,562 miles (+1,371)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,562 miles
    Test number
    674234995249
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,191 miles (+1,205)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,191 miles
    Test number
    985381344216
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,986 miles (+1,073)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,986 miles
    Test number
    147507408998
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,913 miles (+1,007)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,913 miles
    Test number
    868182861664
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass88,906 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,906 miles
    Test number
    559284003367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet not working on divers side nearside front provides sufficiant water
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe coroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms and mount perscribed areas coroded

  7. Fail88,906 miles (+477)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,906 miles
    Test number
    378294870048
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet not working on divers side nearside front provides sufficiant water
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe coroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms and mount perscribed areas coroded

  8. Pass88,429 miles (+1,656)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,429 miles
    Test number
    513394021651
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,773 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    152723149693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,297 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,297 miles
    Test number
    814072472056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,190 miles (+4,041)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,190 miles
    Test number
    335685440042
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass80,149 miles (+4,232)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,149 miles
    Test number
    919612226549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,917 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,917 miles
    Test number
    387766494804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged greater than 40mm outside zone A but does not obstruct drivers view

  14. Fail75,917 miles (+3,586)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,917 miles
    Test number
    341442902843
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged greater than 40mm outside zone A but does not obstruct drivers view

  15. Pass72,331 miles (+25)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,331 miles
    Test number
    556045965025
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily cracked

  16. Fail72,306 miles (+6,236)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,306 miles
    Test number
    248933065015
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily cracked

  17. Pass66,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,070 miles
    Test number
    226237464019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,070 miles (+7,774)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,070 miles
    Test number
    726527164037
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass58,296 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,296 miles
    Test number
    916942373004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,048 miles (+6,728)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,048 miles
    Test number
    745604272054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,320 miles (+8,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,320 miles
    Test number
    796505671051
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,381 miles (+6,567)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,381 miles
    Test number
    994466970000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,814 miles (+8,768)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,814 miles
    Test number
    661916609156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,046 miles
    Test number
    862294918160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 RGZ

Does LR05 RGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 RGZ is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 RGZ?
The MOT on LR05 RGZ is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 RGZ done?
LR05 RGZ was recorded at 94,628 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,116 miles a year.
Has LR05 RGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 RGZ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 RGZ 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 RGZ find?
LR05 RGZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 8 more.

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