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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,800 cc

LR08 CBUMOT history

LR08 CBU is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LR08 CBU grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,306 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 CBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 CBU was last recorded at 110,306 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 9,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,278 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,028 miles
Average per year
5,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,306 miles
  • 2025 – 101,278 miles
  • 2024 – 93,343 miles
  • 2023 – 93,022 miles
  • 2022 – 90,736 miles
  • 2021 – 88,417 miles
  • 2020 – 84,582 miles
  • 2019 – 78,925 miles
  • 2018 – 73,106 miles
  • 2016 – 68,665 miles
  • 2014 – 57,175 miles
  • 2012 – 42,081 miles
  • 2011 – 32,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,306 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,306 miles (+9,028)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,306 miles
    Test number
    194457740744
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,278 miles (+7,935)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    475476596700
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,343 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,343 miles
    Test number
    681446926785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail93,342 miles (+320)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,342 miles
    Test number
    293039215299
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,022 miles (+2,286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,022 miles
    Test number
    228453309930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,736 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,736 miles
    Test number
    443955241858
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass88,417 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,417 miles
    Test number
    723058205936
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Kerb damage deep chunk on outer sidewall but not showing ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner and outer edge. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in the treads but can not be certain if ply or cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine dripping but not within failure limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail88,417 miles (+3,835)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,417 miles
    Test number
    998186802502
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Kerb damage deep chunk on outer sidewall but not showing ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner and outer edge. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in the treads but can not be certain if ply or cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine dripping but not within failure limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass84,582 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,582 miles
    Test number
    304770461459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail84,533 miles (+5,608)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,533 miles
    Test number
    357406182855
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to middle sleeved joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,925 miles (+5,819)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,925 miles
    Test number
    537277974607
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass73,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,106 miles
    Test number
    798071588201
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail73,106 miles (+4,441)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,106 miles
    Test number
    285378887677
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and a nail in the tread (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass68,665 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,665 miles
    Test number
    726373343297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,108 miles
    Test number
    630538582406
    • AdvisoryNearside front & offside rear outer sidewall tyres showing sign [cuts] deterioration.

  16. Fail65,103 miles (+7,928)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,103 miles
    Test number
    707664832412
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ANDN/ SIDE REAR AND O/ SIDE REARDEEP CUTS

  17. Pass57,175 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,175 miles
    Test number
    997555054111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,169 miles (+15,088)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,169 miles
    Test number
    577873654172
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass42,081 miles (+9,396)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,081 miles
    Test number
    439834362161
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass32,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,685 miles
    Test number
    427270491073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,685 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,685 miles
    Test number
    596920891027
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LR08 CBU

Does LR08 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 CBU is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 CBU?
The MOT on LR08 CBU is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 CBU done?
LR08 CBU was recorded at 110,306 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,018 miles a year.
Has LR08 CBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 CBU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 CBU 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 CBU find?
LR08 CBU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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