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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

R5 LLHMOT history

R5 LLH is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 12 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

R5 LLH black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,476 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LLH was last recorded at 73,476 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,192 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,284 miles
Average per year
4,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,476 miles
  • 2025 – 71,192 miles
  • 2024 – 68,533 miles
  • 2023 – 66,085 miles
  • 2022 – 64,634 miles
  • 2021 – 62,096 miles
  • 2020 – 60,762 miles
  • 2019 – 54,732 miles
  • 2018 – 48,483 miles
  • 2017 – 43,025 miles
  • 2016 – 35,910 miles
  • 2015 – 28,341 miles
  • 2014 – 23,020 miles
  • 2013 – 13,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,476 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,476 miles (+2,284)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,476 miles
    Test number
    675177062007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,192 miles (+2,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,192 miles
    Test number
    318053835211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,533 miles (+2,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    573883008389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,085 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,085 miles
    Test number
    493076822906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,634 miles
    Test number
    985751633458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,634 miles (+2,538)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,634 miles
    Test number
    576239490812
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,096 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,096 miles
    Test number
    322203876553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,073 miles (+1,311)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,073 miles
    Test number
    445329490505
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass60,762 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,762 miles
    Test number
    178508724905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,732 miles (+6,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,732 miles
    Test number
    990888557669
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass48,483 miles (+5,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,483 miles
    Test number
    851703136356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass43,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,025 miles
    Test number
    622225044021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades are smearing the screen

  13. Fail43,025 miles (+7,115)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,025 miles
    Test number
    738788312146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades are smearing the screen

  14. Pass35,910 miles (+7,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,910 miles
    Test number
    716055230830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass28,341 miles (+5,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,341 miles
    Test number
    700987759026
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine and under vehicle covers fitted

  16. Pass23,020 miles (+9,942)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,020 miles
    Test number
    707118654296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    13,078 miles
    Test number
    988888463248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R5 LLH

Does R5 LLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LLH is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LLH?
The MOT on R5 LLH is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LLH done?
R5 LLH was recorded at 73,476 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 4,650 miles a year.
Has R5 LLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LLH has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R5 LLH 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 R5 LLH find?
R5 LLH passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre slightly damaged sidewall; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear, both sides, and 1 more.

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