
Audi A3
Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
LS05 ZXKMOT history
LS05 ZXK is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 233,536 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 233,536 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 10,984 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 ZXK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 ZXK was last recorded at 233,536 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 9,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 224,152 miles · 2 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,384 miles
- Average per year
- 10,984 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 233,536 miles
- 2023 – 224,152 miles
- 2022 – 209,761 miles
- 2021 – 189,560 miles
- 2020 – 172,757 miles
- 2019 – 163,221 miles
- 2018 – 153,127 miles
- 2017 – 135,137 miles
- 2016 – 124,303 miles
- 2015 – 112,840 miles
- 2013 – 91,173 miles
- 2012 – 86,826 miles
- 2011 – 82,165 miles
- 2010 – 74,940 miles
- 2009 – 69,011 miles
- 2008 – 53,455 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenes misty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front o/s windscreen showing a small chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Track rod end boot perrished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass233,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 233,536 miles
- Test number
- 647401577719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail233,532 miles (+9,380)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,532 miles
- Test number
- 929583342805
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryKnock n/s/f suspension
Pass224,152 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 224,152 miles
- Test number
- 151137170053
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front o/s windscreen showing a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))
Fail224,152 miles (+14,391)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,152 miles
- Test number
- 580063978475
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken rear n/s coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour rear n/s indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front o/s windscreen showing a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))
Pass209,761 miles (+20,201)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 209,761 miles
- Test number
- 604908162723
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass189,560 miles (+16,803)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 189,560 miles
- Test number
- 333677978782
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal arm bush from body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal arm bush in body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass172,757 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 172,757 miles
- Test number
- 255033471084
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end boot perrished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backing plate corroded still secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end boot perrished
Fail172,747 miles (+9,526)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,747 miles
- Test number
- 659784916274
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak from housing on side of head
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end boot perrished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backing plate corroded still secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end boot perrished
Pass163,221 miles (+10,094)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 163,221 miles
- Test number
- 593383968433
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,127 miles (+59)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 153,127 miles
- Test number
- 592361207588
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail153,068 miles (+7,709)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,068 miles
- Test number
- 603967575888
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass145,359 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 145,359 miles
- Test number
- 574994386300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,340 miles (+10,203)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,340 miles
- Test number
- 371182903048
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides inner front (2.4.G.2)
Pass135,137 miles (+10,834)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 135,137 miles
- Test number
- 329385762795
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass124,303 miles (+11,463)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 124,303 miles
- Test number
- 299831244479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass112,840 miles (+124)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 112,840 miles
- Test number
- 277596425054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,716 miles (+21,543)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,716 miles
- Test number
- 608913425011
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,173 miles (+4,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 91,173 miles
- Test number
- 706489483195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,826 miles (+4,661)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 86,826 miles
- Test number
- 988680412211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass82,165 miles (+127)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 82,165 miles
- Test number
- 279950711225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail82,038 miles (+7,098)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,038 miles
- Test number
- 258944901220
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,940 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 74,940 miles
- Test number
- 870558600272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,832 miles (+5,821)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,832 miles
- Test number
- 213985100274
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass69,011 miles (+15,556)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 69,011 miles
- Test number
- 330639809209
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass53,455 miles (+633)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 53,455 miles
- Test number
- 432146188045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,822 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,822 miles
- Test number
- 941435778093
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS05 ZXK
- Does LS05 ZXK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 ZXK expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 ZXK?
- The MOT on LS05 ZXK expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 ZXK done?
- LS05 ZXK was recorded at 233,536 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 10,984 miles a year.
- Has LS05 ZXK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 ZXK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS05 ZXK 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 ZXK find?
- LS05 ZXK passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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