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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

LO08 FCDMOT history

LO08 FCD is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LO08 FCD grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,563 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FCD was last recorded at 121,563 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,512 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
7,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,563 miles
  • 2025 – 104,962 miles
  • 2024 – 88,611 miles
  • 2023 – 83,185 miles
  • 2022 – 79,346 miles
  • 2021 – 74,960 miles
  • 2020 – 70,949 miles
  • 2019 – 65,914 miles
  • 2018 – 59,655 miles
  • 2017 – 52,801 miles
  • 2016 – 46,765 miles
  • 2015 – 37,762 miles
  • 2014 – 28,846 miles
  • 2013 – 22,240 miles
  • 2012 – 18,444 miles
  • 2011 – 13,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,563 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,563 miles (+51)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,563 miles
    Test number
    129880256357
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,512 miles (+54)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,512 miles
    Test number
    888167359533
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail121,458 miles (+1,460)2 dangerous5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,458 miles
    Test number
    619424686891
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side along suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail119,998 miles (+15,036)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,998 miles
    Test number
    244474037249
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,962 miles (+34)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    104,962 miles
    Test number
    295181725701
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail104,928 miles (+16,317)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,928 miles
    Test number
    453017798088
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,611 miles (+5,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,611 miles
    Test number
    766621562467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Pass83,185 miles (+3,839)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,185 miles
    Test number
    927780899995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,346 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,346 miles
    Test number
    234139630832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,960 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,960 miles
    Test number
    820867450482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,949 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,949 miles
    Test number
    220512909404
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail70,926 miles (+5,012)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,926 miles
    Test number
    594736370624
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass65,914 miles (+6,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,914 miles
    Test number
    684886929189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass59,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,655 miles
    Test number
    709620422239
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail59,655 miles (+6,854)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,655 miles
    Test number
    452787808702
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass52,801 miles (+6,036)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,801 miles
    Test number
    544010808109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,765 miles (+9,003)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,765 miles
    Test number
    641227114851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,762 miles
    Test number
    128685535140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail37,762 miles (+8,916)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,762 miles
    Test number
    219275235101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail28,846 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,846 miles
    Test number
    806437334178
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass28,846 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,846 miles
    Test number
    986317234182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,240 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,240 miles
    Test number
    305239143194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,444 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,444 miles
    Test number
    885562992141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,604 miles
    Test number
    199082291153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FCD

Does LO08 FCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FCD is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FCD?
The MOT on LO08 FCD is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 FCD done?
LO08 FCD was recorded at 121,563 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 7,119 miles a year.
Has LO08 FCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FCD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 FCD 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 FCD find?
LO08 FCD passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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