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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L80 SKMMOT history

L80 SKM is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

L80 SKM blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,639 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 SKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 SKM was last recorded at 117,639 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 8,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,182 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,457 miles
Average per year
6,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,639 miles
  • 2025 – 109,182 miles
  • 2024 – 101,856 miles
  • 2023 – 99,064 miles
  • 2022 – 93,451 miles
  • 2021 – 86,454 miles
  • 2019 – 77,938 miles
  • 2018 – 74,349 miles
  • 2017 – 71,553 miles
  • 2015 – 63,115 miles
  • 2014 – 57,650 miles
  • 2013 – 42,714 miles
  • 2012 – 26,463 miles
  • 2011 – 17,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,639 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyres unevenly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front chips in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,639 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,639 miles
    Test number
    857812897359
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail117,639 miles (+8,457)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,639 miles
    Test number
    469057413568
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass109,182 miles (+7,326)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,182 miles
    Test number
    342405616401
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,856 miles (+2,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,856 miles
    Test number
    990211230160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass99,064 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,064 miles
    Test number
    272965927964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres unevenly worn
  6. Fail99,064 miles (+5,613)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,064 miles
    Test number
    482076112078
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres unevenly worn
  7. Pass93,451 miles (+6,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,451 miles
    Test number
    996366838008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres unevenly worn on inner edges
  8. Pass86,454 miles (+8,516)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,454 miles
    Test number
    391795775481
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroding
  9. Pass77,938 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,938 miles
    Test number
    813320763061
    • AdvisoryFront chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Fail77,934 miles (+3,585)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,934 miles
    Test number
    375421700461
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass74,349 miles (+2,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,349 miles
    Test number
    261802861152
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  12. Pass71,553 miles (+8,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,553 miles
    Test number
    346726977173
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspestion of componants
  13. Pass63,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,115 miles
    Test number
    547328815265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,115 miles (+5,465)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,115 miles
    Test number
    725528915259
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  15. Pass57,650 miles (+14,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,650 miles
    Test number
    105793734210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass42,714 miles (+16,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,714 miles
    Test number
    638144133221
    • NoteAdvise both rear outer side walls are starting to crack
  17. Pass26,463 miles (+8,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,463 miles
    Test number
    846922942251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass17,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,984 miles
    Test number
    349442541235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 SKM

Does L80 SKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 SKM is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 SKM?
The MOT on L80 SKM is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 SKM done?
L80 SKM was recorded at 117,639 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,820 miles a year.
Has L80 SKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 SKM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L80 SKM 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 L80 SKM find?
L80 SKM passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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