Audi A3
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
LR05 VCGMOT history
LR05 VCG is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 117,751 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,538 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VCG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 VCG was last recorded at 117,751 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,750 miles · 21 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,538 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,751 miles
- 2025 – 113,279 miles
- 2024 – 111,056 miles
- 2023 – 109,533 miles
- 2022 – 108,372 miles
- 2021 – 106,300 miles
- 2020 – 104,866 miles
- 2019 – 103,420 miles
- 2018 – 101,157 miles
- 2017 – 96,956 miles
- 2015 – 91,394 miles
- 2014 – 82,777 miles
- 2013 – 76,266 miles
- 2012 – 70,841 miles
- 2011 – 66,348 miles
- 2010 – 59,945 miles
- 2009 – 46,711 miles
- 2008 – 36,992 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,751 miles
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,751 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 117,751 miles
- Test number
- 788088728136
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail117,750 miles (+4,471)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,750 miles
- Test number
- 953576366112
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass113,279 miles (+2,223)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 113,279 miles
- Test number
- 387250264810
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass111,056 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 111,056 miles
- Test number
- 267344363934
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns-os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns-os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS-OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail111,048 miles (+1,515)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,048 miles
- Test number
- 450403739186
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass109,533 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 109,533 miles
- Test number
- 666522923115
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Fail109,533 miles (+1,161)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,533 miles
- Test number
- 751869244387
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass108,372 miles (+2,072)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 108,372 miles
- Test number
- 226942144660
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass106,300 miles (+1,434)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 106,300 miles
- Test number
- 153647181662
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays are fitted to the vehicle
Pass104,866 miles (+1,446)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 104,866 miles
- Test number
- 135262723052
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays are fitted to the vehicle
Pass103,420 miles (+126)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 103,420 miles
- Test number
- 555104671020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,294 miles (+2,137)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,294 miles
- Test number
- 350585599474
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear screw in tyre tread and outer tread shoulder splitting
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre tread and outer tread shoulder splitting
Pass101,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 101,157 miles
- Test number
- 224119777156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,148 miles (+4,192)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,148 miles
- Test number
- 293583955728
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass96,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 96,956 miles
- Test number
- 537803702571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,956 miles (+5,562)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,956 miles
- Test number
- 634570500864
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass91,394 miles (+65)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 91,394 miles
- Test number
- 837695683216
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly
Fail91,329 miles (+8,552)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,329 miles
- Test number
- 945307026761
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly
Pass82,777 miles (+6,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 82,777 miles
- Test number
- 278089134307
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,266 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 76,266 miles
- Test number
- 767569033396
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail76,266 miles (+5,425)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,266 miles
- Test number
- 669309933318
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass70,841 miles (+4,493)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 70,841 miles
- Test number
- 366123032332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,348 miles (+6,403)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 66,348 miles
- Test number
- 187277821391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,945 miles (+3,046)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 59,945 miles
- Test number
- 113651700372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,899 miles (+10,188)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 56,899 miles
- Test number
- 672650470153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,711 miles (+9,719)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 46,711 miles
- Test number
- 454544869179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 36,992 miles
- Test number
- 222689728152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 VCG
- Does LR05 VCG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VCG is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VCG?
- The MOT on LR05 VCG is valid until 14 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 VCG done?
- LR05 VCG was recorded at 117,751 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,538 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VCG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VCG 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 VCG find?
- LR05 VCG passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.
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