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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,984 cc

L8 PHCMOT history

L8 PHC is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 3 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 51,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

L8 PHC grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
51,996 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 PHC was last recorded at 51,996 miles on 9 May 2026, 3,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,459 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,537 miles
Average per year
3,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,996 miles
  • 2025 – 48,459 miles
  • 2024 – 45,508 miles
  • 2023 – 42,921 miles
  • 2022 – 39,218 miles
  • 2020 – 38,384 miles
  • 2019 – 34,153 miles
  • 2018 – 24,703 miles
  • 2017 – 17,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,996 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Pad warning light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,996 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    51,996 miles
    Test number
    511040267567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,459 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    347057072258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on dash
  3. Fail48,357 miles (+2,849)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,357 miles
    Test number
    820993677177
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on dash
  4. Pass45,508 miles (+2,587)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,508 miles
    Test number
    268947081344
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass42,921 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,921 miles
    Test number
    655361645160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,218 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    39,218 miles
    Test number
    365479605320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,384 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,384 miles
    Test number
    580228027240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,383 miles (+926)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,383 miles
    Test number
    700533594530
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass37,457 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    141522149555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,153 miles (+9,450)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,153 miles
    Test number
    276706557599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,703 miles (+7,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,703 miles
    Test number
    788458427269
    • 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))
  12. Pass17,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    17,670 miles
    Test number
    232911018560
    • AdvisoryAdvise sidewall damage to offside front tyre
  13. Fail17,670 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,670 miles
    Test number
    869297999350
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Questions about L8 PHC

Does L8 PHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 PHC is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 PHC?
The MOT on L8 PHC is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 PHC done?
L8 PHC was recorded at 51,996 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 3,983 miles a year.
Has L8 PHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PHC has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 PHC 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 PHC find?
L8 PHC passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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