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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 NLMMOT history

LP08 NLM is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 213,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LP08 NLM blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
213,603 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 NLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 NLM was last recorded at 213,603 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,603 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,603 miles
  • 2024 – 201,968 miles
  • 2023 – 187,068 miles
  • 2022 – 180,352 miles
  • 2021 – 171,241 miles
  • 2020 – 165,413 miles
  • 2019 – 160,684 miles
  • 2018 – 149,264 miles
  • 2017 – 140,595 miles
  • 2016 – 130,340 miles
  • 2015 – 117,202 miles
  • 2014 – 103,294 miles
  • 2013 – 88,556 miles
  • 2012 – 74,593 miles
  • 2011 – 51,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,603 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread water ingress (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,603 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    213,603 miles
    Test number
    998704579440
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail213,603 miles (+11,635)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,603 miles
    Test number
    156672777499
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass201,968 miles (+14,900)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    201,968 miles
    Test number
    186923643631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass187,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    187,068 miles
    Test number
    432749525274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail187,063 miles (+6,711)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,063 miles
    Test number
    346352628609
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyre ,inner wall crack all around marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass180,352 miles (+9,111)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    180,352 miles
    Test number
    112572065858
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass171,241 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    171,241 miles
    Test number
    562124140678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail170,833 miles (+5,420)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,833 miles
    Test number
    543783539304
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass165,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,413 miles
    Test number
    594594648134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail165,413 miles (+4,729)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,413 miles
    Test number
    499457678546
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass160,684 miles (+11,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,684 miles
    Test number
    944565579323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass149,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    149,264 miles
    Test number
    425781154621
    • 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))

  13. Fail149,264 miles (+8,669)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,264 miles
    Test number
    131021372264
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass140,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,595 miles
    Test number
    359711344148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail140,595 miles (+10,255)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,595 miles
    Test number
    396411513755
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass130,340 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    130,340 miles
    Test number
    571172693333
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread water ingress (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

  17. Fail130,283 miles (+13,081)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,283 miles
    Test number
    641376643091
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread water ingress (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

  18. Pass117,202 miles (+13,908)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,202 miles
    Test number
    564102418821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,294 miles (+14,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,294 miles
    Test number
    505038744293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass88,556 miles (+13,963)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,556 miles
    Test number
    668975933235
    • NoteNearside parking brake caliper arm does not return to stop-lug
    • NoteOffside main beam may be mis-aligned
    • NoteWear 'lips' to rear brake discs and some corrosion to offside. Unable to readily view all pads for wear etc.

  21. Pass74,593 miles (+23,244)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,593 miles
    Test number
    998382202289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,349 miles
    Test number
    605569001217
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 NLM

Does LP08 NLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 NLM is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 NLM?
The MOT on LP08 NLM is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 NLM done?
LP08 NLM was recorded at 213,603 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 11,347 miles a year.
Has LP08 NLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 NLM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 NLM 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 LP08 NLM find?
LP08 NLM passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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