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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LR05 RHEMOT history

LR05 RHE is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

LR05 RHE grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
165,000 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 RHE
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
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 RHE was last recorded at 165,000 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 4,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2016: 28,590 miles, lower than 83,365 miles on 29 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,905 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,095 miles
Average per year
7,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,000 miles
  • 2024 – 160,905 miles
  • 2023 – 156,370 miles
  • 2022 – 151,296 miles
  • 2021 – 146,209 miles
  • 2020 – 143,908 miles
  • 2019 – 136,857 miles
  • 2018 – 123,452 miles
  • 2017 – 111,208 miles
  • 2016 – 28,590 miles
  • 2015 – 83,365 miles
  • 2014 – 70,290 miles
  • 2013 – 59,646 miles
  • 2012 – 53,294 miles
  • 2011 – 48,085 miles
  • 2010 – 41,996 miles
  • 2009 – 33,576 miles
  • 2008 – 26,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,000 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,000 miles (+4,095)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    165,000 miles
    Test number
    173004383201
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass160,905 miles (+4,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    160,905 miles
    Test number
    484075700241
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lamps slightly deteriorated

  3. Pass156,370 miles (+5,074)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    156,370 miles
    Test number
    515076130233
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section slight leak of exhaust gases

  4. Pass151,296 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,296 miles
    Test number
    271262540933
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,296 miles (+5,087)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,296 miles
    Test number
    364235865541
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,209 miles (+2,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,209 miles
    Test number
    304395434100
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass143,908 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    143,908 miles
    Test number
    453565275888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,857 miles (+13,405)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,857 miles
    Test number
    292237558733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,452 miles (+12,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,452 miles
    Test number
    133618790688
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass111,208 miles (+82,618)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,208 miles
    Test number
    523279920030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,590 miles
    Test number
    590146137130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,590 miles (-54,775)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,590 miles
    Test number
    929445194801
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass83,365 miles (+13,075)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,365 miles
    Test number
    426519615191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,290 miles (+10,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,290 miles
    Test number
    657540034127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass59,646 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,646 miles
    Test number
    918961623159
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has cuts on the sidewall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cuts on the sidewall

  16. Fail59,646 miles (+6,352)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,646 miles
    Test number
    855331423185
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has cuts on the sidewall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cuts on the sidewall

  17. Pass53,294 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,294 miles
    Test number
    156697012148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,085 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,085 miles
    Test number
    358459921174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,996 miles (+8,420)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,996 miles
    Test number
    554737910173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,576 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,576 miles
    Test number
    214582119425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,974 miles
    Test number
    560041658195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 RHE

Does LR05 RHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 RHE expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 RHE?
The MOT on LR05 RHE expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 RHE done?
LR05 RHE was recorded at 165,000 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 7,967 miles a year.
Has LR05 RHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 RHE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 RHE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 RHE find?
LR05 RHE passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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