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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 AUFMOT history

LO08 AUF is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LO08 AUF black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,921 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 AUF
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 AUF was last recorded at 139,921 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 9,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,816 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,105 miles
Average per year
9,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,921 miles
  • 2024 – 130,816 miles
  • 2023 – 119,738 miles
  • 2022 – 113,786 miles
  • 2021 – 106,543 miles
  • 2020 – 99,594 miles
  • 2019 – 86,151 miles
  • 2018 – 75,248 miles
  • 2017 – 67,798 miles
  • 2016 – 62,827 miles
  • 2015 – 58,493 miles
  • 2014 – 44,617 miles
  • 2013 – 29,399 miles
  • 2012 – 14,531 miles
  • 2011 – 11,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,921 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,921 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,921 miles
    Test number
    656512028166
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,921 miles (+9,105)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,921 miles
    Test number
    942512526723
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,816 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,816 miles
    Test number
    795439370485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,560 miles (+10,822)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,560 miles
    Test number
    603244357617
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass damaged

  5. Pass119,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,738 miles
    Test number
    393036889795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail119,738 miles (+5,952)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,738 miles
    Test number
    142747838336
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,786 miles (+7,243)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,786 miles
    Test number
    220745435138
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front upper both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass106,543 miles (+6,949)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,543 miles
    Test number
    680488135768
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,594 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    951697177321
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail99,594 miles (+13,443)2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    432055770003
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass86,151 miles (+10,903)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,151 miles
    Test number
    410345781049
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass75,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,248 miles
    Test number
    960981179754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,247 miles (+7,449)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,247 miles
    Test number
    537914223927
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass67,798 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,798 miles
    Test number
    673657056898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,751 miles (+4,924)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,751 miles
    Test number
    993966764403
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass62,827 miles (+4,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,827 miles
    Test number
    828860191854
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass58,493 miles (+13,876)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,493 miles
    Test number
    265324145060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,617 miles (+15,218)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,617 miles
    Test number
    926550664151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass29,399 miles (+14,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,399 miles
    Test number
    909092463107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass14,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    14,531 miles
    Test number
    216133762409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail14,528 miles (+3,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,528 miles
    Test number
    315483162166
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  22. Pass11,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    11,396 miles
    Test number
    378160501247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,396 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,396 miles
    Test number
    619270801226
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LO08 AUF

Does LO08 AUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 AUF is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO08 AUF?
The MOT on LO08 AUF is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 AUF done?
LO08 AUF was recorded at 139,921 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 9,014 miles a year.
Has LO08 AUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 AUF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 AUF 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 LO08 AUF find?
LO08 AUF passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear lower suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both, and 2 more.

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