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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

LR08 FHWMOT history

LR08 FHW is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 222,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

LR08 FHW silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
222,813 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FHW was last recorded at 222,813 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 20,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,688 miles · 18 May 2024
Between the last two tests
20,125 miles
Average per year
10,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,813 miles
  • 2024 – 202,688 miles
  • 2023 – 191,757 miles
  • 2022 – 186,734 miles
  • 2021 – 185,013 miles
  • 2020 – 183,280 miles
  • 2019 – 173,540 miles
  • 2018 – 162,635 miles
  • 2017 – 153,824 miles
  • 2016 – 144,060 miles
  • 2015 – 133,713 miles
  • 2014 – 118,997 miles
  • 2013 – 105,634 miles
  • 2012 – 94,318 miles
  • 2011 – 63,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,813 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,813 miles (+20,125)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    222,813 miles
    Test number
    599537339209
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass202,688 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    202,688 miles
    Test number
    214678412588
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been treated//under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail202,687 miles (+10,930)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,687 miles
    Test number
    267569530070
    • MajorRear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass191,757 miles (+5,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    191,757 miles
    Test number
    953716362664
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass186,734 miles (+1,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    186,734 miles
    Test number
    251792135799
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from central to rear joining sleeve, also around central hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc shows signs of getting hot (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass185,013 miles (+1,733)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    185,013 miles
    Test number
    135098609580
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  7. Pass183,280 miles (+9,740)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    183,280 miles
    Test number
    742444539512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  8. Pass173,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    173,540 miles
    Test number
    768526473215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail173,540 miles (+10,905)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,540 miles
    Test number
    766330298080
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass162,635 miles (+8,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    162,635 miles
    Test number
    996796892146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
  11. Pass153,824 miles (+9,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    153,824 miles
    Test number
    900194037328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass144,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    144,060 miles
    Test number
    617710395014
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks weaping
    • AdvisoryRear washer wipe not working
  13. Fail144,060 miles (+10,347)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,060 miles
    Test number
    278164386829
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks weaping
    • AdvisoryRear washer wipe not working
  14. Pass133,713 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    133,713 miles
    Test number
    766494235097
    • NoteTested wet
  15. Fail133,699 miles (+14,702)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,699 miles
    Test number
    535864335002
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTested wet
  16. Pass118,997 miles (+13,363)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    118,997 miles
    Test number
    669268754081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,634 miles (+11,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    105,634 miles
    Test number
    737598033010
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass94,318 miles (+30,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    94,318 miles
    Test number
    257674212426
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass63,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,484 miles
    Test number
    928973461014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 FHW

Does LR08 FHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 FHW expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FHW?
The MOT on LR08 FHW expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 FHW done?
LR08 FHW was recorded at 222,813 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 10,886 miles a year.
Has LR08 FHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FHW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 FHW 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 FHW find?
LR08 FHW passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 4 more.

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