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Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

L8 XCSMOT history

L8 XCS is an orange petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L8 XCS orange Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,076 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 XCS was last recorded at 137,076 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,076 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,076 miles
  • 2024 – 131,421 miles
  • 2023 – 126,199 miles
  • 2022 – 118,811 miles
  • 2021 – 108,892 miles
  • 2020 – 105,037 miles
  • 2019 – 101,735 miles
  • 2018 – 97,632 miles
  • 2017 – 92,951 miles
  • 2016 – 89,061 miles
  • 2015 – 84,281 miles
  • 2014 – 80,592 miles
  • 2013 – 71,096 miles
  • 2012 – 62,395 miles
  • 2011 – 51,559 miles
  • 2010 – 42,250 miles
  • 2009 – 25,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around rear axle mounts and upper shock absorber areas, rear- both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,076 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,076 miles
    Test number
    469723201507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around rear axle mounts and upper shock absorber areas, rear- both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,076 miles (+5,655)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,076 miles
    Test number
    161585367822
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around rear axle mounts and upper shock absorber areas, rear- both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,421 miles (+5,222)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,421 miles
    Test number
    507004233051
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,199 miles (+7,388)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,199 miles
    Test number
    285396906518
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,811 miles (+9,919)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,811 miles
    Test number
    493511760312
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,892 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,892 miles
    Test number
    270727710265
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail108,888 miles (+3,851)2 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,888 miles
    Test number
    283734581955
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass105,037 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,037 miles
    Test number
    966995114822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail105,036 miles (+3,301)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,036 miles
    Test number
    726686195938
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass101,735 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,735 miles
    Test number
    411814767281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,632 miles
    Test number
    419648418814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt latch cover missing, but still working correctly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail97,632 miles (+4,681)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,632 miles
    Test number
    887236501828
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Stopped working when doing MOT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt latch cover missing, but still working correctly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass92,951 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,951 miles
    Test number
    608275941136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seatbelt buckle plastic cover loose
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge (3mm)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre close to limit on edges (3mm)2712

  14. Fail92,951 miles (+3,890)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,951 miles
    Test number
    126848593305
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seatbelt buckle plastic cover loose
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge (3mm)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre close to limit on edges (3mm)2712

  15. Pass89,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,061 miles
    Test number
    311658364874
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges

  16. Fail89,061 miles (+4,780)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,061 miles
    Test number
    427326993030
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges

  17. Pass84,281 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,281 miles
    Test number
    544800793848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail84,281 miles (+3,689)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,281 miles
    Test number
    309196378907
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass80,592 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,592 miles
    Test number
    509762844364
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail80,592 miles (+9,496)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,592 miles
    Test number
    445692544489
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass71,096 miles (+8,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    239692233313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass62,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    846598732318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,395 miles (+10,836)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    776138432371
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass51,559 miles (+9,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,559 miles
    Test number
    356139631397
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass42,250 miles (+17,250)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,250 miles
    Test number
    880101640329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,000 miles
    Test number
    391397569297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 XCS

Does L8 XCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XCS is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 XCS?
The MOT on L8 XCS is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 XCS done?
L8 XCS was recorded at 137,076 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,922 miles a year.
Has L8 XCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 XCS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 XCS 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 XCS find?
L8 XCS passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, rear, and 1 more.

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