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Audi S3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LR08 CAXMOT history

LR08 CAX is a silver petrol Audi S3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LR08 CAX silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,793 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 CAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 CAX was last recorded at 126,793 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,625 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
168 miles
Average per year
7,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,793 miles
  • 2025 – 121,936 miles
  • 2023 – 112,878 miles
  • 2022 – 102,525 miles
  • 2021 – 98,439 miles
  • 2020 – 95,831 miles
  • 2019 – 89,611 miles
  • 2017 – 79,244 miles
  • 2016 – 67,019 miles
  • 2015 – 41,303 miles
  • 2014 – 26,678 miles
  • 2013 – 13,293 miles
  • 2012 – 10,268 miles
  • 2011 – 8,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,793 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,793 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,793 miles
    Test number
    666027644438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,625 miles (+4,689)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,625 miles
    Test number
    782234156884
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass121,936 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,936 miles
    Test number
    149072771828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Vibration damper not fully secured (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. Fail121,936 miles (+9,058)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,936 miles
    Test number
    422912619251
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Ride height sensor linkage seized/detached/broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Vibration damper not fully secured (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  5. Pass112,878 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,878 miles
    Test number
    468719668900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,857 miles (+10,332)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,857 miles
    Test number
    891222846185
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  7. Pass102,525 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,525 miles
    Test number
    687812333108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,011 miles (+3,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    764822080524
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak
    • 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))
  9. Pass98,439 miles (+2,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,439 miles
    Test number
    619475270382
    • 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))
  10. Pass95,831 miles (+6,220)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,831 miles
    Test number
    201472396224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,611 miles (+10,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,611 miles
    Test number
    145662882031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass79,244 miles (+12,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,244 miles
    Test number
    273523513803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass67,019 miles (+12,168)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,019 miles
    Test number
    839202852340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,851 miles (+13,548)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,851 miles
    Test number
    731045384559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,303 miles (+14,625)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,303 miles
    Test number
    185528005068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,678 miles
    Test number
    937026114076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,678 miles (+13,385)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,678 miles
    Test number
    665926114020
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass13,293 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,293 miles
    Test number
    119162743482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,268 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,268 miles
    Test number
    648759852053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    8,626 miles
    Test number
    897446151038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 CAX

Does LR08 CAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 CAX is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 CAX?
The MOT on LR08 CAX is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 CAX done?
LR08 CAX was recorded at 126,793 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 7,731 miles a year.
Has LR08 CAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 CAX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 CAX 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 LR08 CAX find?
LR08 CAX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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