Audi A3
White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc
L8 FEHMOT history
L8 FEH is a white petrol Audi A3 first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,461 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 164,461 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,302 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 FEH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 13 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L8 FEH was last recorded at 164,461 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 5,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,337 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,124 miles
- Average per year
- 8,302 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,461 miles
- 2025 – 159,337 miles
- 2024 – 151,648 miles
- 2023 – 141,534 miles
- 2022 – 127,906 miles
- 2021 – 118,184 miles
- 2020 – 107,923 miles
- 2019 – 97,183 miles
- 2017 – 93,612 miles
- 2016 – 92,539 miles
- 2015 – 78,070 miles
- 2014 – 71,196 miles
- 2013 – 64,428 miles
- 2012 – 50,137 miles
- 2011 – 37,471 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail164,461 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMISSFIRE CYLINDER 2
- 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail164,461 miles (+5,124)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,461 miles
- Test number
- 174382126484
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMISSFIRE CYLINDER 2
- 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))
Pass159,337 miles (+7,689)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 159,337 miles
- Test number
- 498091381739
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,648 miles (+10,114)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 151,648 miles
- Test number
- 611554593180
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,534 miles (+13,628)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 141,534 miles
- Test number
- 260657498074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,906 miles (+68)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 127,906 miles
- Test number
- 212447134521
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,838 miles (+9,654)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,838 miles
- Test number
- 554207994058
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,184 miles (+10,261)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 118,184 miles
- Test number
- 917802128404
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,923 miles (+166)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 107,923 miles
- Test number
- 167135734067
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,757 miles (+10,574)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,757 miles
- Test number
- 678024725678
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,183 miles (+2,670)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,183 miles
- Test number
- 662096906011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 94,513 miles
- Test number
- 624423531532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,513 miles (+901)3 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,513 miles
- Test number
- 300963496042
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass93,612 miles (+1,073)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 93,612 miles
- Test number
- 661158845163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,539 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 92,539 miles
- Test number
- 382073487237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail92,525 miles (+7,022)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,525 miles
- Test number
- 201079199905
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,503 miles (+7,433)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 85,503 miles
- Test number
- 894697054051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,070 miles (+6,874)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 78,070 miles
- Test number
- 527423615005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,196 miles (+6,768)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 71,196 miles
- Test number
- 128123214435
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass64,428 miles (+14,291)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 64,428 miles
- Test number
- 515102983112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,137 miles (+12,666)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 50,137 miles
- Test number
- 205081882145
- NoteFront brakes getting very low
Pass37,471 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 37,471 miles
- Test number
- 668317181111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tryres slightly feathered
Questions about L8 FEH
- Does L8 FEH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 FEH is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L8 FEH?
- The MOT on L8 FEH is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 FEH done?
- L8 FEH was recorded at 164,461 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 8,302 miles a year.
- Has L8 FEH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 FEH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 FEH 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 L8 FEH find?
- L8 FEH failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; missfire cylinder 2, and 2 more.
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