Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LS05 TCYMOT history
LS05 TCY is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,998 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 120,998 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,619 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 TCY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 TCY was last recorded at 120,998 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,268 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,730 miles
- Average per year
- 5,619 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,998 miles
- 2025 – 118,268 miles
- 2024 – 114,746 miles
- 2023 – 111,698 miles
- 2022 – 104,655 miles
- 2021 – 100,614 miles
- 2020 – 97,654 miles
- 2019 – 93,288 miles
- 2018 – 90,047 miles
- 2017 – 86,662 miles
- 2016 – 81,954 miles
- 2015 – 75,133 miles
- 2014 – 66,309 miles
- 2013 – 56,706 miles
- 2012 – 47,672 miles
- 2011 – 39,345 miles
- 2010 – 31,207 miles
- 2009 – 23,726 miles
- 2008 – 17,101 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,998 miles
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short and long radius arm inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short and long radius arm inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,998 miles (+2,730)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 120,998 miles
- Test number
- 565550110390
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short and long radius arm inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short and long radius arm inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,268 miles (+67)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 118,268 miles
- Test number
- 319576950324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail118,201 miles (+3,455)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,201 miles
- Test number
- 202538717810
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,746 miles (+3,048)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 114,746 miles
- Test number
- 262238050842
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,698 miles (+7,043)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 111,698 miles
- Test number
- 203197066271
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass104,655 miles (+4,041)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 104,655 miles
- Test number
- 933289614393
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,614 miles (+2,960)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 100,614 miles
- Test number
- 441466313350
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass97,654 miles (+4,366)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 97,654 miles
- Test number
- 325296609059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,288 miles (+3,241)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 93,288 miles
- Test number
- 572477380278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,047 miles (+3,385)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 90,047 miles
- Test number
- 671597071889
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,662 miles (+4,708)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 86,662 miles
- Test number
- 823588715809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,954 miles (+6,821)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 81,954 miles
- Test number
- 822988631319
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass75,133 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 75,133 miles
- Test number
- 558260295022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail75,129 miles (+8,820)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,129 miles
- Test number
- 199559285076
- FailureNearside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass66,309 miles (+50)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 66,309 miles
- Test number
- 735231294086
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail66,259 miles (+9,553)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,259 miles
- Test number
- 145135984417
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass56,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 56,706 miles
- Test number
- 566536283071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,698 miles (+9,026)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,698 miles
- Test number
- 906546383039
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,672 miles (+8,327)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 47,672 miles
- Test number
- 877329382065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,345 miles (+8,138)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 39,345 miles
- Test number
- 327229381054
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,207 miles (+7,481)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 31,207 miles
- Test number
- 141691090447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,726 miles (+6,625)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 23,726 miles
- Test number
- 174403389023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,101 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 17,101 miles
- Test number
- 730673798037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 TCY
- Does LS05 TCY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 TCY is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 TCY?
- The MOT on LS05 TCY is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 TCY done?
- LS05 TCY was recorded at 120,998 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,619 miles a year.
- Has LS05 TCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 TCY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS05 TCY 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 TCY find?
- LS05 TCY passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short and long radius arm inner bushs, and 6 more.
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