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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 GVTMOT history

LD08 GVT is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

LD08 GVT black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
130,488 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GVT was last recorded at 130,488 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 4,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,702 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,786 miles
Average per year
8,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,488 miles
  • 2022 – 125,702 miles
  • 2021 – 119,679 miles
  • 2020 – 113,673 miles
  • 2019 – 108,894 miles
  • 2018 – 102,903 miles
  • 2017 – 96,680 miles
  • 2016 – 89,620 miles
  • 2015 – 82,262 miles
  • 2014 – 73,362 miles
  • 2013 – 61,363 miles
  • 2012 – 47,218 miles
  • 2011 – 34,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,488 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,488 miles
    Test number
    164854317575
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail130,486 miles (+4,784)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,486 miles
    Test number
    385005424845
    • DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,702 miles (+6,023)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,702 miles
    Test number
    575209065467
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass119,679 miles (+6,006)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,679 miles
    Test number
    157695550722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear tyres (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass113,673 miles (+4,779)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,673 miles
    Test number
    798332779313
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass108,894 miles (+5,991)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,894 miles
    Test number
    224176284457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear wiper missing

  7. Pass102,903 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,903 miles
    Test number
    794295890498
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  8. Fail102,903 miles (+6,223)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,903 miles
    Test number
    445060988905
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  9. Pass96,680 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,680 miles
    Test number
    466429374348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail96,680 miles (+7,060)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,680 miles
    Test number
    302891018691
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass89,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,620 miles
    Test number
    162395546719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,620 miles (+7,358)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,620 miles
    Test number
    785726471430
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

  13. Pass82,262 miles (+8,900)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,262 miles
    Test number
    282518490979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,362 miles (+11,999)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    747289004313
    • NoteEngine undertray damaged

  15. Pass61,363 miles (+14,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,363 miles
    Test number
    987830113374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Pass47,218 miles (+12,816)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,218 miles
    Test number
    446846682286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,402 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,402 miles
    Test number
    849816281247
    • 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)
    • NoteCuts in nearside front tyre side wall none exposing cords
    • NoteEngine top cover loose
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch guard loose and cracked. not fouling brakes suspension or wheel at time of testing.
    • NoteService due light on, on dash.
    • NoteStrong smell of burn't clutch when bonnet opened.

  18. Fail34,402 miles (+6,342)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,402 miles
    Test number
    336785981439
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • 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)
    • NoteCuts in nearside front tyre side wall none exposing cords
    • NoteEngine top cover loose
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch guard loose and cracked. not fouling brakes suspension or wheel at time of testing.
    • NoteService due light on, on dash.
    • NoteStrong smell of burn't clutch when bonnet opened.

  19. Pass28,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,060 miles
    Test number
    458510591028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 GVT

Does LD08 GVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 GVT expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GVT?
The MOT on LD08 GVT expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 GVT done?
LD08 GVT was recorded at 130,488 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 8,091 miles a year.
Has LD08 GVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GVT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 GVT 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 GVT find?
LD08 GVT passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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