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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,189 cc

LS05 JBEMOT history

LS05 JBE is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

LS05 JBE blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2026
Mileage
86,998 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 JBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 JBE was last recorded at 86,998 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 1,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,729 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,269 miles
Average per year
3,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,998 miles
  • 2024 – 85,729 miles
  • 2023 – 85,253 miles
  • 2022 – 84,286 miles
  • 2021 – 83,893 miles
  • 2020 – 83,669 miles
  • 2019 – 82,661 miles
  • 2018 – 81,361 miles
  • 2017 – 79,880 miles
  • 2016 – 78,288 miles
  • 2015 – 76,742 miles
  • 2014 – 75,207 miles
  • 2013 – 68,661 miles
  • 2012 – 57,776 miles
  • 2011 – 46,006 miles
  • 2010 – 44,338 miles
  • 2009 – 36,601 miles
  • 2008 – 26,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,998 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,998 miles (+1,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,998 miles
    Test number
    223176827259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,729 miles
    Test number
    705132050865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail85,729 miles (+476)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,729 miles
    Test number
    587517056239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass85,253 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,253 miles
    Test number
    804391182145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,286 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,286 miles
    Test number
    428177648317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,893 miles (+224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,893 miles
    Test number
    305742265288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass83,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    83,669 miles
    Test number
    704067280437
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres staring to crack and perish
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to crack and perish

  8. Fail83,668 miles (+1,007)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,668 miles
    Test number
    511037702893
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts aeros (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres staring to crack and perish
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to crack and perish

  9. Pass82,661 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    82,661 miles
    Test number
    546574470556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,361 miles (+1,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,361 miles
    Test number
    526084080993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass79,880 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    707469991653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,288 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    598006654690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,742 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,742 miles
    Test number
    999703685028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,207 miles (+6,546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,207 miles
    Test number
    935713574015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass68,661 miles (+10,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,661 miles
    Test number
    396522073043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass57,776 miles (+11,770)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,776 miles
    Test number
    128406472019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f coil springs part missing
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp missing

  17. Pass46,006 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,006 miles
    Test number
    726767391020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,953 miles (+1,615)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,953 miles
    Test number
    816994191017
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass44,338 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,338 miles
    Test number
    110130910167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,330 miles (+7,729)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,330 miles
    Test number
    123149200134
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  21. Pass36,601 miles (+10,427)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,601 miles
    Test number
    732011319188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,174 miles
    Test number
    884697128153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 JBE

Does LS05 JBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 JBE expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 JBE?
The MOT on LS05 JBE expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 JBE done?
LS05 JBE was recorded at 86,998 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 3,597 miles a year.
Has LS05 JBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 JBE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 JBE 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 JBE find?
LS05 JBE passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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