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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LC08 VCGMOT history

LC08 VCG is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

LC08 VCG silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
157,821 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 VCG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 VCG was last recorded at 157,821 miles on 15 Sept 2023, 16,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,303 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
16,518 miles
Average per year
10,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,821 miles
  • 2022 – 141,303 miles
  • 2021 – 128,076 miles
  • 2020 – 121,601 miles
  • 2019 – 110,020 miles
  • 2018 – 98,199 miles
  • 2017 – 86,482 miles
  • 2016 – 76,537 miles
  • 2015 – 66,992 miles
  • 2014 – 60,281 miles
  • 2013 – 45,264 miles
  • 2012 – 45,254 miles
  • 2011 – 29,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    157,821 miles
    Test number
    312272074769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,813 miles (+16,510)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,813 miles
    Test number
    580580246541
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,303 miles (+13,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,303 miles
    Test number
    114859963581
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,076 miles (+6,475)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,076 miles
    Test number
    602825888498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,601 miles
    Test number
    581795361021
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail121,601 miles (+11,581)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,601 miles
    Test number
    233494219296
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,020 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,020 miles
    Test number
    665596734818
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail110,005 miles (+11,806)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,005 miles
    Test number
    983635455914
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,199 miles
    Test number
    967726892516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,199 miles (+11,717)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,199 miles
    Test number
    154838238004
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass86,482 miles (+9,945)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,482 miles
    Test number
    736174915111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,537 miles
    Test number
    833882123563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,537 miles (+9,545)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,537 miles
    Test number
    589627104846
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,992 miles (+6,711)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,992 miles
    Test number
    697382225008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,281 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,281 miles
    Test number
    669984044093
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass60,281 miles (+15,017)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,281 miles
    Test number
    775644944015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,264 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,264 miles
    Test number
    857732233059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,254 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    246890302338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight wear discs

  19. Fail45,254 miles (+16,046)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    948260202399
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight wear discs

  20. Fail29,208 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,208 miles
    Test number
    348730971240
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass29,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,208 miles
    Test number
    648180871221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 VCG

Does LC08 VCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 VCG expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 VCG?
The MOT on LC08 VCG expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 VCG done?
LC08 VCG was recorded at 157,821 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 10,747 miles a year.
Has LC08 VCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 VCG has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LC08 VCG 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 LC08 VCG find?
LC08 VCG passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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