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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 DLEMOT history

LS05 DLE is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 228,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

LS05 DLE grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
228,276 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DLE was last recorded at 228,276 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 3,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,174 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,102 miles
Average per year
9,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 228,276 miles
  • 2024 – 225,174 miles
  • 2023 – 210,461 miles
  • 2022 – 199,081 miles
  • 2021 – 186,699 miles
  • 2020 – 179,215 miles
  • 2019 – 167,380 miles
  • 2018 – 151,483 miles
  • 2017 – 140,456 miles
  • 2016 – 128,658 miles
  • 2015 – 114,537 miles
  • 2014 – 103,667 miles
  • 2013 – 95,377 miles
  • 2012 – 88,327 miles
  • 2011 – 79,422 miles
  • 2010 – 71,061 miles
  • 2009 – 63,789 miles
  • 2008 – 56,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,276 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,276 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    228,276 miles
    Test number
    185595951190
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail228,276 miles (+3,102)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,276 miles
    Test number
    307662951841
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass225,174 miles (+14,713)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    225,174 miles
    Test number
    905662331924
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass210,461 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    210,461 miles
    Test number
    219821710254
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail210,461 miles (+11,380)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,461 miles
    Test number
    901616436578
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass199,081 miles (+12,382)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    199,081 miles
    Test number
    845575708322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass186,699 miles (+7,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    186,699 miles
    Test number
    459210944138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs have corrosion

  8. Pass179,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    179,215 miles
    Test number
    743980571918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail179,215 miles (+11,835)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,215 miles
    Test number
    787534453529
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass167,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    167,380 miles
    Test number
    610411763373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail167,380 miles (+15,897)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,380 miles
    Test number
    600462695736
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))

  12. Pass151,483 miles (+11,027)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    151,483 miles
    Test number
    861973633961
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass140,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,456 miles
    Test number
    969322297263
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail140,456 miles (+11,798)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,456 miles
    Test number
    156712634674
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass128,658 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,658 miles
    Test number
    248168137224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail128,658 miles (+14,121)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,658 miles
    Test number
    750226414012
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass114,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,537 miles
    Test number
    498729775086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,537 miles (+51)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,537 miles
    Test number
    566179875008
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Fail114,486 miles (+10,819)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,486 miles
    Test number
    497147375034
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding

  20. Pass103,667 miles (+8,290)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,667 miles
    Test number
    617404584036
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass95,377 miles (+7,050)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,377 miles
    Test number
    428314883087
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass88,327 miles (+8,905)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,327 miles
    Test number
    728781802199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,422 miles (+8,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,422 miles
    Test number
    295101301174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  24. Pass71,061 miles (+7,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,061 miles
    Test number
    244028220415
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass63,789 miles (+7,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,789 miles
    Test number
    381464639129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass56,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,068 miles
    Test number
    124469718170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS05 DLE

Does LS05 DLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 DLE expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DLE?
The MOT on LS05 DLE expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 DLE done?
LS05 DLE was recorded at 228,276 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 9,880 miles a year.
Has LS05 DLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DLE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 DLE 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 LS05 DLE find?
LS05 DLE passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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