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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR05 ZDHMOT history

LR05 ZDH is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

LR05 ZDH blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,502 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ZDH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ZDH was last recorded at 135,502 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,849 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
653 miles
Average per year
6,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,502 miles
  • 2025 – 134,849 miles
  • 2024 – 132,002 miles
  • 2023 – 130,555 miles
  • 2021 – 127,883 miles
  • 2020 – 114,262 miles
  • 2019 – 109,654 miles
  • 2018 – 103,340 miles
  • 2017 – 92,176 miles
  • 2016 – 85,846 miles
  • 2014 – 76,036 miles
  • 2013 – 61,327 miles
  • 2012 – 47,898 miles
  • 2011 – 33,955 miles
  • 2010 – 24,156 miles
  • 2009 – 19,189 miles
  • 2008 – 15,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,502 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,502 miles (+653)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,502 miles
    Test number
    161882640475
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,849 miles (+2,847)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,849 miles
    Test number
    743123288754
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,002 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,002 miles
    Test number
    130534767510
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,002 miles (+1,447)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,002 miles
    Test number
    158012698611
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,555 miles (+2,672)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,555 miles
    Test number
    379694004811
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,883 miles (+13,621)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,883 miles
    Test number
    878966970550
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass114,262 miles (+4,608)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,262 miles
    Test number
    710689673049
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,654 miles (+6,314)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,654 miles
    Test number
    320927593439
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,340 miles (+4,887)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,340 miles
    Test number
    479787433905
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,453 miles (+6,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,453 miles
    Test number
    946586689584
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass92,176 miles (+6,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,176 miles
    Test number
    973003153601
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass85,846 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,846 miles
    Test number
    293125255518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail85,845 miles (+9,809)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,845 miles
    Test number
    342449781743
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass76,036 miles (+304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,036 miles
    Test number
    459149404345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail75,732 miles (+14,405)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,732 miles
    Test number
    538403704394
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass61,327 miles (+13,429)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,327 miles
    Test number
    649323303353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteFunny smell in vehicle
    • NoteVehicle has to many doors

  17. Pass47,898 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,898 miles
    Test number
    389156102373
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail47,891 miles (+13,936)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,891 miles
    Test number
    475606302348
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail33,955 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,955 miles
    Test number
    339111211367
    • Repaired at testFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  20. Pass33,955 miles (+4,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,955 miles
    Test number
    356031011310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  21. Pass29,759 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,759 miles
    Test number
    767606791070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,748 miles (+5,592)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,748 miles
    Test number
    475525491077
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass24,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,156 miles
    Test number
    370800800101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,156 miles (+4,967)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,156 miles
    Test number
    424940700183
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,189 miles
    Test number
    741518699080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,189 miles (+3,359)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,189 miles
    Test number
    193138099078
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass15,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,830 miles
    Test number
    300666308174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 ZDH

Does LR05 ZDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 ZDH is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ZDH?
The MOT on LR05 ZDH is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 ZDH done?
LR05 ZDH was recorded at 135,502 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 6,732 miles a year.
Has LR05 ZDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ZDH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 ZDH 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 ZDH find?
LR05 ZDH passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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