
Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LD08 GVEMOT history
LD08 GVE is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,193 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 141,193 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,361 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 GVE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 GVE was last recorded at 141,193 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 141,149 miles · 24 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 44 miles
- Average per year
- 7,361 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 141,193 miles
- 2023 – 134,767 miles
- 2022 – 131,308 miles
- 2020 – 124,796 miles
- 2019 – 115,560 miles
- 2018 – 110,851 miles
- 2017 – 105,497 miles
- 2016 – 97,787 miles
- 2015 – 90,540 miles
- 2014 – 82,033 miles
- 2013 – 68,627 miles
- 2012 – 56,404 miles
- 2011 – 43,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,193 miles (+44)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 141,193 miles
- Test number
- 612345645817
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail141,149 miles (+23)1 dangerous8 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,149 miles
- Test number
- 725998201450
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,126 miles (+6,359)1 dangerous10 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,126 miles
- Test number
- 963530624075
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Necklace on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm is cast and Offside Front is mild steel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread & Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 2.34mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished badly in tread & Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,767 miles (+3,459)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 134,767 miles
- Test number
- 465865571360
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass131,308 miles (+6,512)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 131,308 miles
- Test number
- 525530172842
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,796 miles (+9,236)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 124,796 miles
- Test number
- 948989184626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,560 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 115,560 miles
- Test number
- 842424246716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,555 miles (+4,704)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,555 miles
- Test number
- 450189947698
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass110,851 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 110,851 miles
- Test number
- 950839735669
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryEngine under tray insucure
Fail110,831 miles (+5,334)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,831 miles
- Test number
- 992865052484
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryEngine under tray insucure
Pass105,497 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 105,497 miles
- Test number
- 309349216245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,492 miles (+7,705)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,492 miles
- Test number
- 947912628602
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass97,787 miles (+7,247)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 97,787 miles
- Test number
- 632990507779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,540 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 90,540 miles
- Test number
- 236683435440
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail90,540 miles (+8,507)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,540 miles
- Test number
- 889653335130
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 82,033 miles
- Test number
- 157244634114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,033 miles (+13,406)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,033 miles
- Test number
- 249204134155
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass68,627 miles (+12,223)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 68,627 miles
- Test number
- 308585973071
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,404 miles (+13,194)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 56,404 miles
- Test number
- 169011162089
- NoteCentre lap belt webbing has been removed
- NoteNo emmissions print out was produced due to low emmissions
Pass43,210 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,210 miles
- Test number
- 586296171027
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteEmissions to clean and pressure to low to get a reading from smoke meter
- NoteRear centre seat belt webbing has been removed
Questions about LD08 GVE
- Does LD08 GVE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD08 GVE expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 GVE?
- The MOT on LD08 GVE expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD08 GVE done?
- LD08 GVE was recorded at 141,193 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 7,361 miles a year.
- Has LD08 GVE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 GVE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD08 GVE 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 GVE find?
- LD08 GVE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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