Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc
L8 TCXMOT history
L8 TCX is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,656 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 141,656 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,689 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 TCX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 TCX was last recorded at 141,656 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 9,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,008 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,648 miles
- Average per year
- 7,689 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,656 miles
- 2025 – 132,008 miles
- 2024 – 111,691 miles
- 2023 – 95,307 miles
- 2022 – 93,309 miles
- 2021 – 88,666 miles
- 2020 – 82,498 miles
- 2019 – 76,039 miles
- 2018 – 69,828 miles
- 2017 – 63,258 miles
- 2016 – 56,520 miles
- 2015 – 49,797 miles
- 2014 – 43,028 miles
- 2013 – 37,483 miles
- 2012 – 31,423 miles
- 2011 – 26,124 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,656 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,656 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 141,656 miles
- Test number
- 358063301823
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail141,656 miles (+9,648)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,656 miles
- Test number
- 204602901602
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,008 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 132,008 miles
- Test number
- 375193925507
- 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))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail132,008 miles (+20,317)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,008 miles
- Test number
- 498417723896
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass111,691 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 111,691 miles
- Test number
- 278401388290
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail111,689 miles (+16,382)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,689 miles
- Test number
- 833199068742
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Ball joint insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass95,307 miles (+1,998)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 95,307 miles
- Test number
- 844907368045
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber shroud detached
Pass93,309 miles (+5)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 93,309 miles
- Test number
- 367294616925
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail93,304 miles (+4,638)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,304 miles
- Test number
- 758727538107
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass88,666 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 88,666 miles
- Test number
- 416026805224
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail88,666 miles (+6,168)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,666 miles
- Test number
- 726003041713
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,498 miles (+6,459)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 82,498 miles
- Test number
- 118182345430
- 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))
Pass76,039 miles (+6,211)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,039 miles
- Test number
- 175825947572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,828 miles (+6,570)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 69,828 miles
- Test number
- 937438873684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,258 miles (+6,738)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 63,258 miles
- Test number
- 498530218064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,520 miles (+6,723)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 56,520 miles
- Test number
- 384914896905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,797 miles (+6,769)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 49,797 miles
- Test number
- 365185215196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,028 miles (+5,545)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 43,028 miles
- Test number
- 445176014187
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,483 miles (+6,060)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 37,483 miles
- Test number
- 578756603148
- NoteChip in windscreen
- NoteFront pads wearing low
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low
Pass31,423 miles (+5,299)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 31,423 miles
- Test number
- 438932412112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,124 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 26,124 miles
- Test number
- 247921701113
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges
Questions about L8 TCX
- Does L8 TCX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TCX is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 TCX?
- The MOT on L8 TCX is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 TCX done?
- L8 TCX was recorded at 141,656 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,689 miles a year.
- Has L8 TCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 TCX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 TCX 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 TCX find?
- L8 TCX passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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