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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

LR05 ZSWMOT history

LR05 ZSW is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LR05 ZSW silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
175,510 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ZSW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ZSW was last recorded at 175,510 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 18,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,989 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
18,521 miles
Average per year
8,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,510 miles
  • 2025 – 156,989 miles
  • 2024 – 140,480 miles
  • 2023 – 135,134 miles
  • 2022 – 131,781 miles
  • 2021 – 123,800 miles
  • 2020 – 119,040 miles
  • 2019 – 112,020 miles
  • 2017 – 100,159 miles
  • 2016 – 86,637 miles
  • 2014 – 76,731 miles
  • 2013 – 71,776 miles
  • 2012 – 64,453 miles
  • 2011 – 57,916 miles
  • 2010 – 51,068 miles
  • 2009 – 36,577 miles
  • 2008 – 31,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,510 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside area A (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear stop lamp lenses slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,510 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    175,510 miles
    Test number
    101338519081
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside area A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear stop lamp lenses slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail175,510 miles (+18,521)7 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,510 miles
    Test number
    282906538238
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside area A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear stop lamp lenses slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass156,989 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,989 miles
    Test number
    933593569954
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail156,987 miles (+16,507)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,987 miles
    Test number
    402703574103
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass140,480 miles (+5,346)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,480 miles
    Test number
    733826865183
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,134 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,134 miles
    Test number
    249996754757
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail135,134 miles (+3,353)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,134 miles
    Test number
    204504762550
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass131,781 miles (+7,981)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    131,781 miles
    Test number
    547960073757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,800 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,800 miles
    Test number
    119982850469
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail123,800 miles (+4,760)1 dangerous1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,800 miles
    Test number
    489429253709
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass119,040 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,040 miles
    Test number
    993738130041
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail119,040 miles (+7,020)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,040 miles
    Test number
    703198028109
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass112,020 miles (+11,861)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,020 miles
    Test number
    930378561699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,159 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,159 miles
    Test number
    430638724504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,157 miles (+13,520)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,157 miles
    Test number
    327166520929
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass86,637 miles (+9,906)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,637 miles
    Test number
    447318371585
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  17. Pass76,731 miles (+24)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,731 miles
    Test number
    368363564213
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a deep cut on outer side wall

  18. Pass76,707 miles (+4,931)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,707 miles
    Test number
    205620994470
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres outer side walls are perishing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking between the tread

  19. Pass71,776 miles (+7,323)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,776 miles
    Test number
    547316293105
    • NoteEngine managment light displayed

  20. Pass64,453 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,453 miles
    Test number
    457101802284
    • NoteEngine management light ulluminating.

  21. Fail64,453 miles (+6,537)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,453 miles
    Test number
    799431402210
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light ulluminating.

  22. Pass57,916 miles (+6,848)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,916 miles
    Test number
    677471901211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,068 miles (+14,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,068 miles
    Test number
    194103210157
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass36,577 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,577 miles
    Test number
    472850649005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,958 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,958 miles
    Test number
    243416008428
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass31,958 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,958 miles
    Test number
    752166108167
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR05 ZSW

Does LR05 ZSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 ZSW is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ZSW?
The MOT on LR05 ZSW is valid until 27 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 ZSW done?
LR05 ZSW was recorded at 175,510 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 8,011 miles a year.
Has LR05 ZSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ZSW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 ZSW 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 ZSW find?
LR05 ZSW passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: central front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside area a; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4, and 7 more.

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