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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

L8 HEGMOT history

L8 HEG is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 2 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 240,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

L8 HEG grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
240,036 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HEG was last recorded at 240,036 miles on 29 May 2025, 6,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,321 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,715 miles
Average per year
8,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 240,036 miles
  • 2023 – 233,321 miles
  • 2021 – 213,982 miles
  • 2019 – 202,282 miles
  • 2018 – 198,070 miles
  • 2017 – 189,383 miles
  • 2016 – 181,461 miles
  • 2015 – 175,456 miles
  • 2014 – 165,901 miles
  • 2013 – 151,397 miles
  • 2012 – 137,802 miles
  • 2011 – 125,123 miles
  • 2010 – 116,406 miles
  • 2009 – 108,439 miles
  • 2008 – 102,709 miles
  • 2007 – 100,219 miles
  • 2006 – 78,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,036 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,036 miles (+6,715)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    240,036 miles
    Test number
    629317381260
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass233,321 miles (+13,518)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    233,321 miles
    Test number
    804164902435
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass219,803 miles (+5,821)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    219,803 miles
    Test number
    977738626102
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass213,982 miles (+6,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    213,982 miles
    Test number
    551492299455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe slight seep from joint at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall is slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass207,681 miles (+5,399)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    207,681 miles
    Test number
    603307661587
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass202,282 miles (+4,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    202,282 miles
    Test number
    123285357718
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  7. Pass198,070 miles (+8,687)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    198,070 miles
    Test number
    503053885885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass189,383 miles (+7,922)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    189,383 miles
    Test number
    118710665339
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Pass181,461 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    181,461 miles
    Test number
    912653804921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass175,456 miles (+9,555)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    175,456 miles
    Test number
    399602894769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,901 miles (+14,504)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    165,901 miles
    Test number
    278215694228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass151,397 miles (+13,595)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    151,397 miles
    Test number
    387319253492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,802 miles (+12,679)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    137,802 miles
    Test number
    558615942254
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass125,123 miles (+8,717)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    125,123 miles
    Test number
    498262321270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust centre section hangers insecure but still adequately supporting

  15. Pass116,406 miles (+7,967)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    116,406 miles
    Test number
    982021320223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,439 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    108,439 miles
    Test number
    620599229244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,709 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    102,709 miles
    Test number
    354131128150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,219 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,219 miles
    Test number
    410236617183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass100,219 miles (+21,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    100,219 miles
    Test number
    851116317151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass78,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,846 miles
    Test number
    431377486018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HEG

Does L8 HEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 HEG expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 HEG?
The MOT on L8 HEG expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 HEG done?
L8 HEG was recorded at 240,036 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 8,408 miles a year.
Has L8 HEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HEG has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2007.
Has the mileage on L8 HEG 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 HEG find?
L8 HEG passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, and 3 more.

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