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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 CDUMOT history

LR08 CDU is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 183,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LR08 CDU red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
183,639 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 CDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 CDU was last recorded at 183,639 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 31,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,160 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
31,479 miles
Average per year
10,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,639 miles
  • 2025 – 152,160 miles
  • 2024 – 118,710 miles
  • 2023 – 85,493 miles
  • 2022 – 51,973 miles
  • 2021 – 49,164 miles
  • 2020 – 46,279 miles
  • 2019 – 42,620 miles
  • 2018 – 39,864 miles
  • 2017 – 36,702 miles
  • 2016 – 34,577 miles
  • 2015 – 31,851 miles
  • 2014 – 29,125 miles
  • 2013 – 25,333 miles
  • 2012 – 22,215 miles
  • 2011 – 18,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,639 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass183,639 miles (+31,479)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    183,639 miles
    Test number
    712430980578
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass152,160 miles (+33,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    152,160 miles
    Test number
    945584826063
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass118,710 miles (+33,217)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,710 miles
    Test number
    456486874251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,493 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,493 miles
    Test number
    990680003485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,164 miles (+33,191)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,164 miles
    Test number
    174434742699
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDamage to rear boot lid
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
  6. Pass51,973 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,973 miles
    Test number
    934125968654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,164 miles (+2,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,164 miles
    Test number
    480506807084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass46,279 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,279 miles
    Test number
    722081951160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,620 miles (+2,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,620 miles
    Test number
    296894207643
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low (about 70-75% worn)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass39,864 miles (+3,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,864 miles
    Test number
    999532929382
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass36,702 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,702 miles
    Test number
    609353776505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,577 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,577 miles
    Test number
    974126591321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,851 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,851 miles
    Test number
    617832595051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,125 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,125 miles
    Test number
    409700794006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,333 miles (+3,118)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,333 miles
    Test number
    149127483016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked / perished
  16. Pass22,215 miles (+3,432)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,215 miles
    Test number
    129557182484
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack between tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to crack between tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack between tread
  17. Pass18,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,783 miles
    Test number
    885310791048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 CDU

Does LR08 CDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 CDU is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 CDU?
The MOT on LR08 CDU is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 CDU done?
LR08 CDU was recorded at 183,639 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 10,741 miles a year.
Has LR08 CDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 CDU has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 CDU 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 CDU find?
LR08 CDU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside both; windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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