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LS05DLE
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS05DLE
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 01 Oct 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
2 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 228,276 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 228,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 225,174 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 210,461 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 210,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 199,081 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023 6 Jun 20264 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 186,699 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- both rear coil springs have corrosion
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 179,215 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 179,215 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 167,380 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020 6 Jun 20262 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 167,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,483 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,456 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
13 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,658 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,658 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,537 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2016 6 Jun 202620 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
18 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,667 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in offside rear tyre Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,377 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202610 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,327 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202611 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,422 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,061 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,789 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
28 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,068 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS05DLE was registered on 2005-05-23
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