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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 XTJMOT history

LB08 XTJ is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,429 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XTJ was last recorded at 118,429 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2019: 79,145 miles, lower than 79,413 miles on 12 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,429 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,429 miles
  • 2024 – 107,023 miles
  • 2023 – 106,651 miles
  • 2022 – 100,641 miles
  • 2021 – 91,656 miles
  • 2020 – 84,467 miles
  • 2019 – 79,145 miles
  • 2018 – 69,578 miles
  • 2017 – 58,016 miles
  • 2016 – 50,564 miles
  • 2015 – 47,029 miles
  • 2014 – 42,484 miles
  • 2013 – 36,049 miles
  • 2012 – 30,920 miles
  • 2011 – 25,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,429 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Boot lid release only operating from key fob, advise repair to release switch on boot lid

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR disc corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,429 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,429 miles
    Test number
    609232773948
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,429 miles (+5,408)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,429 miles
    Test number
    656062668021
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer Lining separated From Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass113,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,021 miles
    Test number
    104801181570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail113,021 miles (+5,998)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,021 miles
    Test number
    967500479063
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,023 miles (+372)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,023 miles
    Test number
    232942046237
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid release only operating from key fob, advise repair to release switch on boot lid
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail106,651 miles (+5,852)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,651 miles
    Test number
    237345225638
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions OSF tyre fitted inside out (not fitted in accordance with directional arrows) (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid release only operating from key fob, advise repair to release switch on boot lid
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass100,799 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,799 miles
    Test number
    405976720675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail100,641 miles (+8,985)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,641 miles
    Test number
    103355776823
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,656 miles (+187)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,656 miles
    Test number
    402799835397
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail91,469 miles (+7,002)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,469 miles
    Test number
    919594677254
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner face corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass84,467 miles (+5,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,467 miles
    Test number
    984455568334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass79,145 miles (-268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,145 miles
    Test number
    724598809338
    • 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))

  13. Fail79,413 miles (+9,835)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,413 miles
    Test number
    910023547906
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  14. Pass69,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,578 miles
    Test number
    707534482523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,578 miles (+11,562)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,578 miles
    Test number
    296906239701
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass58,016 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,016 miles
    Test number
    827959660013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    699279502427
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register

  18. Fail57,877 miles (+7,313)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,877 miles
    Test number
    764990626164
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,564 miles (+3,535)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,564 miles
    Test number
    329292408546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened has a small cut (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slight pitted on edges both
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted obscuring some components underneath

  20. Pass47,029 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,029 miles
    Test number
    137165095115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,484 miles (+6,435)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,484 miles
    Test number
    719233404245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,049 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    259095403218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,920 miles (+5,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,920 miles
    Test number
    329575902222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass25,138 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,138 miles
    Test number
    487648601240
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to wear bars - 225-40-18-92Y

Questions about LB08 XTJ

Does LB08 XTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XTJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XTJ?
The MOT on LB08 XTJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 XTJ done?
LB08 XTJ was recorded at 118,429 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 6,488 miles a year.
Has LB08 XTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XTJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 XTJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 XTJ find?
LB08 XTJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped.

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