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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 AWVMOT history

LD08 AWV is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LD08 AWV blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
181,988 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 AWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 AWV was last recorded at 181,988 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 8,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,069 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,919 miles
Average per year
9,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,988 miles
  • 2025 – 173,069 miles
  • 2024 – 169,154 miles
  • 2023 – 163,949 miles
  • 2022 – 158,378 miles
  • 2021 – 153,673 miles
  • 2020 – 150,976 miles
  • 2019 – 140,634 miles
  • 2018 – 129,754 miles
  • 2017 – 125,166 miles
  • 2016 – 114,365 miles
  • 2015 – 89,996 miles
  • 2013 – 72,429 miles
  • 2012 – 58,400 miles
  • 2011 – 44,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,988 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,988 miles (+8,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    181,988 miles
    Test number
    182681110211
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass173,069 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,069 miles
    Test number
    928742696148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,154 miles (+5,205)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,154 miles
    Test number
    202544838428
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass163,949 miles (+5,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,949 miles
    Test number
    907350812687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass158,378 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,378 miles
    Test number
    370621376210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail158,371 miles (+4,698)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,371 miles
    Test number
    842098764000
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened bush bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,673 miles (+2,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,673 miles
    Test number
    828818572753
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass150,976 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,976 miles
    Test number
    875764274459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,971 miles (+10,337)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,971 miles
    Test number
    654062240030
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts uppers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass140,634 miles (+10,880)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,634 miles
    Test number
    123876638714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,754 miles (+4,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,754 miles
    Test number
    368412731294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass125,166 miles (+10,801)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,166 miles
    Test number
    465257392360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass114,365 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,365 miles
    Test number
    283270999708
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail114,342 miles (+24,346)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,342 miles
    Test number
    517390341593
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass89,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,996 miles
    Test number
    595370775088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,996 miles (+17,567)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,996 miles
    Test number
    887550575053
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass72,429 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,429 miles
    Test number
    566247433358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,425 miles (+14,025)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,425 miles
    Test number
    615204533322
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass58,400 miles (+13,462)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,400 miles
    Test number
    325936632375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,938 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,938 miles
    Test number
    445805631396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,468 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,468 miles
    Test number
    507826351052
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass36,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,468 miles
    Test number
    888856051027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 AWV

Does LD08 AWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 AWV is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 AWV?
The MOT on LD08 AWV is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 AWV done?
LD08 AWV was recorded at 181,988 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 9,300 miles a year.
Has LD08 AWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 AWV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 AWV 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 LD08 AWV find?
LD08 AWV passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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