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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.

LS05 ZXK red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass233,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass233,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    233,536 miles
    Test number
    647401577719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass145,359 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    145,359 miles
    Test number
    574994386300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass112,840 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    112,840 miles
    Test number
    277596425054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass74,940 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,940 miles
    Test number
    870558600272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. Pass53,455 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,455 miles
    Test number
    432146188045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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