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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

LR05 WYSMOT history

LR05 WYS is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 16 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

LR05 WYS grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
178,141 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WYS was last recorded at 178,141 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 13,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,620 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,521 miles
Average per year
6,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,141 miles
  • 2024 – 164,620 miles
  • 2023 – 154,613 miles
  • 2022 – 150,191 miles
  • 2021 – 147,435 miles
  • 2020 – 144,886 miles
  • 2019 – 138,793 miles
  • 2018 – 135,972 miles
  • 2017 – 132,312 miles
  • 2016 – 129,240 miles
  • 2015 – 125,995 miles
  • 2014 – 122,572 miles
  • 2013 – 116,073 miles
  • 2012 – 110,370 miles
  • 2011 – 107,516 miles
  • 2010 – 101,235 miles
  • 2009 – 89,767 miles
  • 2008 – 73,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,141 miles
  • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded/covered in underseal

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front and n/s/r brake back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Roughness felt when o/s/f spun

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,141 miles (+13,521)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,141 miles
    Test number
    918971866171
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded/covered in underseal

  2. Pass164,620 miles (+10,007)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,620 miles
    Test number
    210195943464
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,613 miles (+4,422)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,613 miles
    Test number
    189689943719
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,191 miles (+2,756)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,191 miles
    Test number
    473049463734
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer along seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass147,435 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,435 miles
    Test number
    576309822479
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and n/s/r brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRoughness felt when o/s/f spun

  6. Fail147,419 miles (+2,533)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,419 miles
    Test number
    576177471894
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and n/s/r brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRoughness felt when o/s/f spun

  7. Pass144,886 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,886 miles
    Test number
    947980175514
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail144,886 miles (+6,093)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,886 miles
    Test number
    970821286173
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,793 miles (+2,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,793 miles
    Test number
    665183869585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass135,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,972 miles
    Test number
    585600283629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,972 miles (+3,660)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,972 miles
    Test number
    767202023621
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass132,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    132,312 miles
    Test number
    810612033510
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail132,312 miles (+3,072)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,312 miles
    Test number
    597202941924
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass129,240 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,240 miles
    Test number
    779906825038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,995 miles (+3,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,995 miles
    Test number
    267886053887
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disks lipped

  16. Pass122,572 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,572 miles
    Test number
    618331564289
    • NoteN/s/r brake back plate coroded

  17. Fail122,572 miles (+6,499)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,572 miles
    Test number
    677050264247
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r brake back plate coroded

  18. Pass116,073 miles (+5,703)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,073 miles
    Test number
    587778343259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass110,370 miles (+191)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    335878162230
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn and cracked/perished
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  20. Fail110,179 miles (+2,663)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,179 miles
    Test number
    509929552237
    • FailureNearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn and cracked/perished
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  21. Pass107,516 miles (+6,281)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    107,516 miles
    Test number
    227606441255
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass101,235 miles (+11,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    101,235 miles
    Test number
    483167030404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass89,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    370518849144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,767 miles (+16,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    481648949180
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass73,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    73,615 miles
    Test number
    213950768171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WYS

Does LR05 WYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 WYS expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WYS?
The MOT on LR05 WYS expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 WYS done?
LR05 WYS was recorded at 178,141 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 6,025 miles a year.
Has LR05 WYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WYS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 WYS 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 WYS find?
LR05 WYS passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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