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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 XDMMOT history

LP08 XDM is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

LP08 XDM grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2025
Mileage
107,511 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 XDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 XDM was last recorded at 107,511 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 10,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,936 miles · 30 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10,575 miles
Average per year
6,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,511 miles
  • 2023 – 96,936 miles
  • 2022 – 88,364 miles
  • 2021 – 73,343 miles
  • 2020 – 65,840 miles
  • 2019 – 58,775 miles
  • 2018 – 52,042 miles
  • 2016 – 43,308 miles
  • 2015 – 37,003 miles
  • 2014 – 35,499 miles
  • 2013 – 32,243 miles
  • 2012 – 26,929 miles
  • 2011 – 20,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,511 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs moderately worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,511 miles (+10,575)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,511 miles
    Test number
    598646257673
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,936 miles (+8,572)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,936 miles
    Test number
    303414890051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,364 miles (+15,021)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,364 miles
    Test number
    397023734916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,343 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,343 miles
    Test number
    826075413426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail73,310 miles (+453)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,310 miles
    Test number
    113445008783
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail72,857 miles (+7,017)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,857 miles
    Test number
    560080020900
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,840 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,840 miles
    Test number
    535657434367
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs moderately worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail65,834 miles (+7,059)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,834 miles
    Test number
    967364076523
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs moderately worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre heavily perished around inner tread, almost to cord

  9. Pass58,775 miles (+139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    58,775 miles
    Test number
    767766756836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Worn on inner sidewall and perishing - advise replacement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn, replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail58,636 miles (+6,594)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,636 miles
    Test number
    243391176938
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Worn on inner sidewall and perishing - advise replacement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn, replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass52,042 miles (+162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,042 miles
    Test number
    523034993619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail51,880 miles (+8,572)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,880 miles
    Test number
    760727453517
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass43,308 miles (+6,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,308 miles
    Test number
    309388100525
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre moderately worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass37,003 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,003 miles
    Test number
    566633584000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,499 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,499 miles
    Test number
    797981144295
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn inner and outer edges and run flat

  16. Fail35,499 miles (+3,256)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,499 miles
    Test number
    987851144216
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn inner and outer edges and run flat

  17. Pass32,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,243 miles
    Test number
    558638223259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,243 miles (+5,314)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,243 miles
    Test number
    818828123207
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass26,929 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,929 miles
    Test number
    365887032400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,465 miles
    Test number
    318537611290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,465 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,465 miles
    Test number
    738017711229
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 XDM

Does LP08 XDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 XDM expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 XDM?
The MOT on LP08 XDM expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 XDM done?
LP08 XDM was recorded at 107,511 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 6,603 miles a year.
Has LP08 XDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 XDM has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LP08 XDM 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 XDM find?
LP08 XDM passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush.

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