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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LL08 VLMMOT history

LL08 VLM is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LL08 VLM blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,938 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VLM was last recorded at 90,938 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 2,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,882 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,056 miles
Average per year
5,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,938 miles
  • 2025 – 88,882 miles
  • 2024 – 87,381 miles
  • 2023 – 83,245 miles
  • 2022 – 80,896 miles
  • 2021 – 79,335 miles
  • 2020 – 77,347 miles
  • 2019 – 73,329 miles
  • 2018 – 67,821 miles
  • 2017 – 57,951 miles
  • 2016 – 49,517 miles
  • 2014 – 37,990 miles
  • 2013 – 27,908 miles
  • 2012 – 18,477 miles
  • 2011 – 15,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,938 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEARING WORN. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,938 miles (+2,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,938 miles
    Test number
    174140072668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass88,882 miles (+1,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,882 miles
    Test number
    295059153591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass87,381 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,381 miles
    Test number
    469443411415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,380 miles (+4,135)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,380 miles
    Test number
    713296619628
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass83,245 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,245 miles
    Test number
    524330005583
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryStone chip on offside front windscreen

  6. Fail83,245 miles (+2,349)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,245 miles
    Test number
    706759772703
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryStone chip on offside front windscreen

  7. Pass80,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,896 miles
    Test number
    446300823491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,896 miles (+1,561)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,896 miles
    Test number
    871583283490
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,335 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,335 miles
    Test number
    790647096460
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEARING WORN. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail79,335 miles (+1,988)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,335 miles
    Test number
    971034614182
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEARING WORN. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass77,347 miles (+4,018)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    249374508956
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass73,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,329 miles
    Test number
    204393644250
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs heavily worn and corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower inner rear wishbone bushes starting to split.

  13. Fail73,329 miles (+5,508)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,329 miles
    Test number
    441362637208
    • MajorNearside 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs heavily worn and corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower inner rear wishbone bushes starting to split.

  14. Pass67,821 miles (+9,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,821 miles
    Test number
    264396319036
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass57,951 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,951 miles
    Test number
    485773901406
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail57,702 miles (+8,185)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,702 miles
    Test number
    564709889066
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,517 miles (+11,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,517 miles
    Test number
    480870203592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass37,990 miles (+10,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,990 miles
    Test number
    549474224333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass27,908 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,908 miles
    Test number
    416191833398
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePerishing to both rear tyres in tread
    • NotePerishing to n/s/f tyre in tread
    • NoteStrong advise n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit
    • NoteStrong advise wear to n/s/f tyre on inner edge
    • NoteWear to both rear tyres on edges

  20. Fail27,908 miles (+9,431)1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,908 miles
    Test number
    816141733310
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePerishing to both rear tyres in tread
    • NotePerishing to n/s/f tyre in tread
    • NoteStrong advise n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit
    • NoteStrong advise wear to n/s/f tyre on inner edge
    • NoteWear to both rear tyres on edges

  21. Pass18,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,477 miles
    Test number
    557883732372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,477 miles (+1,881)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,477 miles
    Test number
    855811432364
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass16,596 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,596 miles
    Test number
    656291782107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,576 miles
    Test number
    246423951189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 VLM

Does LL08 VLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VLM is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VLM?
The MOT on LL08 VLM is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 VLM done?
LL08 VLM was recorded at 90,938 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 5,055 miles a year.
Has LL08 VLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VLM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 VLM 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 VLM find?
LL08 VLM passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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