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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LS05 RWVMOT history

LS05 RWV is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LS05 RWV silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,162 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RWV was last recorded at 158,162 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,003 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,159 miles
Average per year
7,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,162 miles
  • 2025 – 154,003 miles
  • 2024 – 147,678 miles
  • 2023 – 143,032 miles
  • 2022 – 135,865 miles
  • 2021 – 128,582 miles
  • 2020 – 124,343 miles
  • 2019 – 118,942 miles
  • 2018 – 115,381 miles
  • 2017 – 109,792 miles
  • 2016 – 101,868 miles
  • 2015 – 94,025 miles
  • 2014 – 88,851 miles
  • 2013 – 73,196 miles
  • 2012 – 60,846 miles
  • 2011 – 46,324 miles
  • 2010 – 36,081 miles
  • 2009 – 28,654 miles
  • 2008 – 20,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,162 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tyre edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,162 miles (+4,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,162 miles
    Test number
    935488816514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass154,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    154,003 miles
    Test number
    451400061940
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail154,003 miles (+6,325)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,003 miles
    Test number
    374450349982
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass147,678 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,678 miles
    Test number
    545951174612
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail147,677 miles (+4,645)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,677 miles
    Test number
    171201616452
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,032 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    143,032 miles
    Test number
    173567165102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail143,030 miles (+7,165)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,030 miles
    Test number
    378406690793
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  8. Pass135,865 miles (+7,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    135,865 miles
    Test number
    350696232327
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass128,582 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,582 miles
    Test number
    568943689914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    124,343 miles
    Test number
    205299928877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,343 miles (+5,401)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,343 miles
    Test number
    722459228661
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass118,942 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,942 miles
    Test number
    258233644416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,381 miles
    Test number
    752737718416
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail115,381 miles (+5,589)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,381 miles
    Test number
    843768632058
    • FailureNearside Front Outer 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper + lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass109,792 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,792 miles
    Test number
    105916438414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre tread

  16. Fail109,791 miles (+7,923)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,791 miles
    Test number
    890526139410
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre tread

  17. Pass101,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,868 miles
    Test number
    754290156409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

  18. Fail101,868 miles (+7,843)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,868 miles
    Test number
    214668558991
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

  19. Pass94,025 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,025 miles
    Test number
    566396785043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,851 miles (+15,655)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,851 miles
    Test number
    329690914458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,196 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,196 miles
    Test number
    217859063128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,100 miles (+12,254)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,100 miles
    Test number
    608815263119
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass60,846 miles (+14,522)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,846 miles
    Test number
    458835192188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,324 miles (+10,243)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    856454091141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,081 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,081 miles
    Test number
    923872460117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,654 miles (+8,361)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,654 miles
    Test number
    363504959189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,293 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,293 miles
    Test number
    414768348124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear caliper binding on slightly.

Questions about LS05 RWV

Does LS05 RWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RWV is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RWV?
The MOT on LS05 RWV is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 RWV done?
LS05 RWV was recorded at 158,162 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,819 miles a year.
Has LS05 RWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RWV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 RWV 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 RWV find?
LS05 RWV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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