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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LS05 ZXBMOT history

LS05 ZXB is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2024.

LS05 ZXB silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2024
Mileage
175,232 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 ZXB
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
23 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 ZXB was last recorded at 175,232 miles on 18 Jun 2024, 7,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,246 miles · 15 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7,986 miles
Average per year
7,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,232 miles
  • 2023 – 167,246 miles
  • 2022 – 163,276 miles
  • 2021 – 159,157 miles
  • 2020 – 154,889 miles
  • 2019 – 151,946 miles
  • 2018 – 147,235 miles
  • 2017 – 142,020 miles
  • 2016 – 137,888 miles
  • 2015 – 130,351 miles
  • 2014 – 123,167 miles
  • 2013 – 117,169 miles
  • 2012 – 110,603 miles
  • 2011 – 101,510 miles
  • 2010 – 86,250 miles
  • 2009 – 69,191 miles
  • 2008 – 53,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail175,232 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit 1.05 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorFuel system component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement counsel bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To calliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail175,232 miles (+7,986)7 major6 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,232 miles
    Test number
    288811266008
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit 1.05 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass167,246 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    167,246 miles
    Test number
    329242450962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement counsel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail167,131 miles (+3,855)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,131 miles
    Test number
    996519513590
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement counsel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass163,276 miles (+61)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    163,276 miles
    Test number
    591538588161
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills, chassis and floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail163,215 miles (+4,058)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,215 miles
    Test number
    875787109866
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt Tensioner defective and belt frayed, advise investigation and repair
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills, chassis and floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,157 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    159,157 miles
    Test number
    636371726458
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail159,153 miles (+4,264)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,153 miles
    Test number
    776530960351
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass154,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    154,889 miles
    Test number
    448880389763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail154,889 miles (+2,943)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,889 miles
    Test number
    408565703194
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass151,946 miles (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,946 miles
    Test number
    544610901402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,235 miles (+5,215)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,235 miles
    Test number
    779031396492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,020 miles (+4,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    142,020 miles
    Test number
    464477067364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass137,888 miles (+7,537)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    137,888 miles
    Test number
    794968439601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,351 miles (+7,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,351 miles
    Test number
    335911165112
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass123,167 miles (+5,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    123,167 miles
    Test number
    519079564101
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass117,169 miles (+6,566)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    117,169 miles
    Test number
    209322463412
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass110,603 miles (+9,093)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    110,603 miles
    Test number
    197115062103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,510 miles (+15,260)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,510 miles
    Test number
    448236861170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,250 miles (+17,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,250 miles
    Test number
    151248760172
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass69,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,191 miles
    Test number
    800570479110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,191 miles (+15,206)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,191 miles
    Test number
    851630379127
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass53,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,985 miles
    Test number
    350973308293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,985 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,985 miles
    Test number
    762013608296
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LS05 ZXB

Does LS05 ZXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 ZXB expired on 16 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 ZXB?
The MOT on LS05 ZXB expired on 16 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 ZXB done?
LS05 ZXB was recorded at 175,232 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2024, an average of 7,621 miles a year.
Has LS05 ZXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 ZXB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 ZXB 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 ZXB find?
LS05 ZXB failed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2024 with 7 major defects, 6 minor defects and 9 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit 1.05; fuel system component leaking on engine; nearside rear direction indicator incorrect colour, and 19 more.

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