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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LR05 VBGMOT history

LR05 VBG is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

LR05 VBG black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2025
Mileage
156,105 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VBG was last recorded at 156,105 miles on 17 May 2024, 8,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,733 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
8,372 miles
Average per year
8,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,105 miles
  • 2023 – 147,733 miles
  • 2022 – 137,994 miles
  • 2021 – 123,268 miles
  • 2020 – 119,437 miles
  • 2019 – 113,089 miles
  • 2018 – 101,190 miles
  • 2017 – 92,194 miles
  • 2016 – 86,919 miles
  • 2015 – 80,946 miles
  • 2014 – 74,666 miles
  • 2013 – 69,203 miles
  • 2012 – 63,851 miles
  • 2011 – 55,250 miles
  • 2010 – 44,519 miles
  • 2009 – 30,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,105 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    156,105 miles
    Test number
    201112007231
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail156,105 miles (+8,372)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,105 miles
    Test number
    425954098259
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass147,733 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,733 miles
    Test number
    378976637727
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail147,728 miles (+9,734)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,728 miles
    Test number
    157390331141
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,994 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,994 miles
    Test number
    578969488082
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine timing chain

  6. Fail137,994 miles (+14,726)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,994 miles
    Test number
    959196383300
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine timing chain

  7. Pass123,268 miles (+3,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,268 miles
    Test number
    399972682911
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,437 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    119,437 miles
    Test number
    930736492984
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,437 miles (+6,348)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,437 miles
    Test number
    413076524330
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,089 miles (+11,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,089 miles
    Test number
    266519363030
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drive shaft gaiter clip missing

  11. Pass101,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,190 miles
    Test number
    959013956519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,188 miles (+8,994)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,188 miles
    Test number
    565992892494
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass92,194 miles (+5,275)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,194 miles
    Test number
    957179151892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryDamage in windscreen

  14. Pass86,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    714240764353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail86,919 miles (+5,973)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    446121994532
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass80,946 miles (+6,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,946 miles
    Test number
    867326135034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass74,666 miles (+5,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,666 miles
    Test number
    636178634095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass69,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,203 miles
    Test number
    478108233079
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail69,203 miles (+5,352)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,203 miles
    Test number
    768278133049
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass63,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    456821642008
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail63,850 miles (+8,600)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,850 miles
    Test number
    966371542009
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Fail55,250 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,250 miles
    Test number
    167403631047
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass55,250 miles (+10,731)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,250 miles
    Test number
    529103531092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,519 miles
    Test number
    990597220038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail44,519 miles (+14,004)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,519 miles
    Test number
    980637620045
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass30,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,515 miles
    Test number
    343920649011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VBG

Does LR05 VBG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VBG expired on 26 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VBG?
The MOT on LR05 VBG expired on 26 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VBG done?
LR05 VBG was recorded at 156,105 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 8,227 miles a year.
Has LR05 VBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VBG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 VBG 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 VBG find?
LR05 VBG passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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