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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc

L8 LVMMOT history

L8 LVM is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 24 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 100,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

L8 LVM grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,053 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LVM was last recorded at 100,053 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 1,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,646 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,407 miles
Average per year
6,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,053 miles
  • 2025 – 98,646 miles
  • 2024 – 96,579 miles
  • 2023 – 94,402 miles
  • 2022 – 90,371 miles
  • 2021 – 85,504 miles
  • 2020 – 78,020 miles
  • 2019 – 58,602 miles
  • 2018 – 45,308 miles
  • 2017 – 39,719 miles
  • 2016 – 33,245 miles
  • 2015 – 26,416 miles
  • 2014 – 20,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,053 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,053 miles
    Test number
    455758599555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  2. Fail100,052 miles (+1,406)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,052 miles
    Test number
    725239475327
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,646 miles
    Test number
    670076478182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,646 miles (+2,067)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,646 miles
    Test number
    500193483315
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass96,579 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,579 miles
    Test number
    292827936499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,577 miles (+2,175)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,577 miles
    Test number
    856206490349
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,402 miles (+4,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,402 miles
    Test number
    666191298499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,371 miles (+4,867)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,371 miles
    Test number
    922037988792
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,504 miles (+7,484)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,504 miles
    Test number
    957999796152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,020 miles (+19,418)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,020 miles
    Test number
    820253271525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,602 miles (+13,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,602 miles
    Test number
    913802042953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass45,308 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,308 miles
    Test number
    375323571914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,719 miles (+6,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,719 miles
    Test number
    391067186490
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracks between treads

  14. Pass33,245 miles (+6,829)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,245 miles
    Test number
    364286014914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,416 miles (+5,651)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    105915665037
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass20,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,765 miles
    Test number
    306383974045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 LVM

Does L8 LVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 LVM is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 LVM?
The MOT on L8 LVM is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 LVM done?
L8 LVM was recorded at 100,053 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,667 miles a year.
Has L8 LVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LVM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 LVM 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 LVM find?
L8 LVM passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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