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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,189 cc

LR05 VBCMOT history

LR05 VBC is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LR05 VBC black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
84,959 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VBC was last recorded at 84,959 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 4,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,637 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,322 miles
Average per year
3,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,959 miles
  • 2025 – 80,637 miles
  • 2024 – 78,263 miles
  • 2023 – 74,936 miles
  • 2022 – 72,391 miles
  • 2021 – 70,506 miles
  • 2020 – 69,447 miles
  • 2019 – 67,158 miles
  • 2018 – 65,008 miles
  • 2017 – 62,642 miles
  • 2016 – 59,880 miles
  • 2015 – 57,898 miles
  • 2014 – 55,599 miles
  • 2013 – 50,503 miles
  • 2012 – 48,517 miles
  • 2011 – 44,700 miles
  • 2010 – 41,848 miles
  • 2009 – 34,609 miles
  • 2008 – 27,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,959 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,959 miles (+4,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    84,959 miles
    Test number
    368032380450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass80,637 miles (+2,374)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    80,637 miles
    Test number
    229735967693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,263 miles (+3,327)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    928495901924
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass74,936 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,936 miles
    Test number
    491148907997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,391 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,391 miles
    Test number
    628838964752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,506 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    179726987006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,447 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    69,447 miles
    Test number
    363322633216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    67,158 miles
    Test number
    503195265956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,158 miles (+2,150)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,158 miles
    Test number
    922013475924
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass65,008 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,008 miles
    Test number
    514511078114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,642 miles (+2,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    378451199797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass59,880 miles (+1,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,880 miles
    Test number
    488062747963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass57,898 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,898 miles
    Test number
    565689245127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,836 miles (+2,237)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,836 miles
    Test number
    669500345170
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing.

  15. Pass55,599 miles (+5,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,599 miles
    Test number
    327032744136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass50,503 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,503 miles
    Test number
    467243313177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,517 miles
    Test number
    997337212126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,517 miles (+3,817)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,517 miles
    Test number
    938346212189
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

  19. Pass44,700 miles (+2,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,700 miles
    Test number
    707178911193
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass41,848 miles (+7,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,848 miles
    Test number
    381870720150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass34,609 miles (+7,280)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,609 miles
    Test number
    212298919498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,329 miles
    Test number
    642436618183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VBC

Does LR05 VBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VBC is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VBC?
The MOT on LR05 VBC is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VBC done?
LR05 VBC was recorded at 84,959 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,199 miles a year.
Has LR05 VBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VBC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 VBC 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 VBC find?
LR05 VBC passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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