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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR05 VCJMOT history

LR05 VCJ is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 12 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 181,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2022.

LR05 VCJ grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2023
Mileage
181,737 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VCJ was last recorded at 181,737 miles on 5 Mar 2022, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,705 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
9,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 181,737 miles
  • 2021 – 170,584 miles
  • 2019 – 162,549 miles
  • 2017 – 153,917 miles
  • 2016 – 139,155 miles
  • 2015 – 128,654 miles
  • 2014 – 119,130 miles
  • 2013 – 102,736 miles
  • 2012 – 83,601 miles
  • 2011 – 79,623 miles
  • 2010 – 71,724 miles
  • 2009 – 57,889 miles
  • 2008 – 47,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,737 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,737 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,737 miles
    Test number
    390097666484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail181,705 miles2 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,705 miles
    Test number
    813504508859
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorCentral Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Emergency exit window cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x 2 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail181,697 miles (+11,113)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,697 miles
    Test number
    588986897787
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing stuck under seat (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sills damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sdides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass170,584 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    170,584 miles
    Test number
    926224600267
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted both sides

  5. Fail170,584 miles (+8,035)1 repaired3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,584 miles
    Test number
    932923847885
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted both sides

  6. Pass162,549 miles (+8,632)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,549 miles
    Test number
    226754451251
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass153,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    153,917 miles
    Test number
    932269519501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,915 miles (+14,760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,915 miles
    Test number
    847195946902
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass139,155 miles (+10,501)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,155 miles
    Test number
    243730195547
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside front outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass128,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,654 miles
    Test number
    367589725211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,654 miles (+9,524)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,654 miles
    Test number
    965479525291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Fail119,130 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,130 miles
    Test number
    268401994236
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass119,130 miles (+16,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,130 miles
    Test number
    987211394240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass102,736 miles (+19,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,736 miles
    Test number
    865958483288
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass83,601 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,601 miles
    Test number
    206809652211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    436749951112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,623 miles (+7,899)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    996109151144
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass71,724 miles (+13,835)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,724 miles
    Test number
    344359150143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,889 miles (+10,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,889 miles
    Test number
    961452639133
    • 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)

  20. Pass47,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,000 miles
    Test number
    273025538182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VCJ

Does LR05 VCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VCJ expired on 4 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VCJ?
The MOT on LR05 VCJ expired on 4 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VCJ done?
LR05 VCJ was recorded at 181,737 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2022, an average of 9,759 miles a year.
Has LR05 VCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VCJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 VCJ 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 VCJ find?
LR05 VCJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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