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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 HSLMOT history

LD08 HSL is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LD08 HSL silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,171 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 HSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 HSL was last recorded at 148,171 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 7,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,777 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,394 miles
Average per year
8,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,171 miles
  • 2025 – 140,777 miles
  • 2024 – 135,291 miles
  • 2023 – 129,194 miles
  • 2022 – 116,696 miles
  • 2021 – 106,508 miles
  • 2020 – 99,863 miles
  • 2019 – 80,271 miles
  • 2018 – 77,415 miles
  • 2017 – 67,801 miles
  • 2016 – 57,841 miles
  • 2015 – 49,267 miles
  • 2014 – 37,916 miles
  • 2013 – 32,865 miles
  • 2012 – 30,114 miles
  • 2011 – 27,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,171 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,171 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,171 miles
    Test number
    398743525851
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (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 axle corroded

  2. Fail148,171 miles (+7,394)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,171 miles
    Test number
    932701653888
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (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 axle corroded

  3. Pass140,777 miles (+5,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,777 miles
    Test number
    119674674447
    • 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box pipe deteriorated

  4. Pass135,291 miles (+6,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,291 miles
    Test number
    857226128025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,194 miles (+12,498)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,194 miles
    Test number
    205937295671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,696 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,696 miles
    Test number
    211588310977
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail116,685 miles (+10,177)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,685 miles
    Test number
    209131985433
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,508 miles (+6,645)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,508 miles
    Test number
    452389858905
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

  9. Pass99,863 miles (+19,592)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,863 miles
    Test number
    758510831819
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass80,271 miles (+2,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,271 miles
    Test number
    287970900789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass77,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    145191422957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre on the edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail77,415 miles (+9,614)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    792191601398
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre on the edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass67,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,801 miles
    Test number
    552325343127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,801 miles (+9,960)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,801 miles
    Test number
    322711316446
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass57,841 miles (+8,574)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,841 miles
    Test number
    747601781740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,267 miles (+11,351)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,267 miles
    Test number
    586452055068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,916 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,916 miles
    Test number
    795236544072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,865 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,865 miles
    Test number
    645700453091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,114 miles
    Test number
    115089642017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail30,114 miles (+2,938)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,114 miles
    Test number
    156279442059
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass27,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,176 miles
    Test number
    815897251046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 HSL

Does LD08 HSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 HSL is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 HSL?
The MOT on LD08 HSL is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 HSL done?
LD08 HSL was recorded at 148,171 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 8,096 miles a year.
Has LD08 HSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 HSL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 HSL 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 HSL find?
LD08 HSL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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