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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LL08 FBBMOT history

LL08 FBB is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LL08 FBB black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
123,037 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 FBB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 FBB was last recorded at 123,037 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,034 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,037 miles
  • 2025 – 113,071 miles
  • 2024 – 104,663 miles
  • 2023 – 94,728 miles
  • 2022 – 81,256 miles
  • 2021 – 70,500 miles
  • 2020 – 60,978 miles
  • 2019 – 57,371 miles
  • 2018 – 52,664 miles
  • 2017 – 49,068 miles
  • 2016 – 45,024 miles
  • 2015 – 40,565 miles
  • 2014 – 36,079 miles
  • 2013 – 30,708 miles
  • 2012 – 23,315 miles
  • 2011 – 14,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,037 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Odd style front lower suspension arms fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,037 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    123,037 miles
    Test number
    145585928517
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on

  2. Fail123,034 miles (+9,963)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,034 miles
    Test number
    339245724113
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on

  3. Pass113,071 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,071 miles
    Test number
    953963507946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,663 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    599820904101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,663 miles (+9,935)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    985044079646
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    306705281279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail94,728 miles (+13,472)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    399356781052
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    81,256 miles
    Test number
    569109490337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,256 miles (+10,756)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,256 miles
    Test number
    257256724651
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass70,500 miles (+9,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,500 miles
    Test number
    113196080674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass60,978 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,978 miles
    Test number
    916538129754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail60,970 miles (+3,599)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,970 miles
    Test number
    348615277243
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass57,371 miles (+4,707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,371 miles
    Test number
    572543932789
    • AdvisoryFront lower wishbones of different construction across axle
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass52,664 miles (+3,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,664 miles
    Test number
    566702254609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms don't match.

  15. Pass49,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,068 miles
    Test number
    950491144360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOdd style front lower suspension arms fitted.

  16. Fail49,068 miles (+4,044)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,068 miles
    Test number
    257308829068
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOdd style front lower suspension arms fitted.

  17. Pass45,024 miles (+4,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,024 miles
    Test number
    126816014160
    • AdvisoryFront Lower both front lower arms are different (cast and pressed steel)

  18. Pass40,565 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,565 miles
    Test number
    558301425041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront lower arms are different. (pressed steel and cast)

  19. Fail40,565 miles (+4,486)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,565 miles
    Test number
    865991425067
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront lower arms are different. (pressed steel and cast)

  20. Pass36,079 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,079 miles
    Test number
    118390724416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,708 miles
    Test number
    187512333043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,707 miles (+7,392)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,707 miles
    Test number
    389572333021
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  23. Pass23,315 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,315 miles
    Test number
    178620832043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

  24. Fail23,315 miles (+9,248)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,315 miles
    Test number
    478690732048
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

  25. Pass14,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    14,067 miles
    Test number
    889875831049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 FBB

Does LL08 FBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 FBB is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 FBB?
The MOT on LL08 FBB is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 FBB done?
LL08 FBB was recorded at 123,037 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,245 miles a year.
Has LL08 FBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 FBB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 FBB 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 LL08 FBB find?
LL08 FBB passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; brake pad wear light on.

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