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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR05 VCLMOT history

LR05 VCL is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LR05 VCL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
182,446 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VCL was last recorded at 182,446 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,381 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
8,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,446 miles
  • 2024 – 173,114 miles
  • 2023 – 145,472 miles
  • 2022 – 127,827 miles
  • 2021 – 115,988 miles
  • 2020 – 109,586 miles
  • 2019 – 105,579 miles
  • 2018 – 101,749 miles
  • 2017 – 96,410 miles
  • 2016 – 91,155 miles
  • 2015 – 85,068 miles
  • 2014 – 76,881 miles
  • 2013 – 69,920 miles
  • 2012 – 62,263 miles
  • 2011 – 53,416 miles
  • 2010 – 45,447 miles
  • 2009 – 38,348 miles
  • 2008 – 31,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,446 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust band clamps deterioration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,446 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    182,446 miles
    Test number
    5199757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail182,381 miles (+9,267)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    182,381 miles
    Test number
    5191536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass173,114 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    173,114 miles
    Test number
    3799421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail173,010 miles (+27,538)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,010 miles
    Test number
    3788636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,472 miles (+17,645)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,472 miles
    Test number
    2265495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,827 miles (+11,839)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,827 miles
    Test number
    1002443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,988 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,988 miles
    Test number
    520037901869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust band clamps deterioration
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel slightly noisy when spun
    • AdvisoryOffside rear door not unlocking with central locking open unlock from inside
    • AdvisoryOffside tail light condensation in lamp
    • AdvisorySmall chips in screen
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some test items

  8. Fail115,988 miles (+6,402)1 dangerous12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,988 miles
    Test number
    844703621418
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust band clamps deterioration
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel slightly noisy when spun
    • AdvisoryOffside rear door not unlocking with central locking open unlock from inside
    • AdvisoryOffside tail light condensation in lamp
    • AdvisorySmall chips in screen
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some test items

  9. Pass109,586 miles (+105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,586 miles
    Test number
    497684859556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail109,481 miles (+3,902)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,481 miles
    Test number
    253973323883
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass105,579 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,579 miles
    Test number
    432675412279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,749 miles (+5,339)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,749 miles
    Test number
    675567791656
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also deteriorated slightly (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass96,410 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,410 miles
    Test number
    250596844375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,409 miles (+5,254)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,409 miles
    Test number
    561111974609
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass91,155 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,155 miles
    Test number
    154460694591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,068 miles (+8,187)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,068 miles
    Test number
    959409215161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts inner and outer sidewalls

  17. Pass76,881 miles (+6,961)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    626999814129
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass69,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    248790403441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,920 miles (+7,657)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    397170703102
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass62,263 miles (+8,847)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,263 miles
    Test number
    379651222140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,416 miles (+7,969)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,416 miles
    Test number
    716708211139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,447 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,447 miles
    Test number
    141690990012
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  23. Pass45,447 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,447 miles
    Test number
    880760890042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,348 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,348 miles
    Test number
    140189399051
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on centre tread close to limits

  25. Fail38,348 miles (+6,958)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,348 miles
    Test number
    824309899037
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on centre tread close to limits

  26. Pass31,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,390 miles
    Test number
    653809608199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 VCL

Does LR05 VCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VCL is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VCL?
The MOT on LR05 VCL is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VCL done?
LR05 VCL was recorded at 182,446 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 8,489 miles a year.
Has LR05 VCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VCL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 VCL 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 VCL find?
LR05 VCL passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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