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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 KBFMOT history

LR08 KBF is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 226,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

LR08 KBF grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
226,573 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 KBF
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
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 KBF was last recorded at 226,573 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 29,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,070 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
29,503 miles
Average per year
10,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 226,573 miles
  • 2023 – 197,070 miles
  • 2022 – 185,309 miles
  • 2021 – 181,217 miles
  • 2020 – 176,579 miles
  • 2019 – 169,481 miles
  • 2018 – 161,714 miles
  • 2017 – 152,336 miles
  • 2016 – 143,988 miles
  • 2015 – 135,776 miles
  • 2014 – 134,371 miles
  • 2013 – 128,196 miles
  • 2012 – 117,951 miles
  • 2011 – 95,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,573 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    226,573 miles
    Test number
    478918158966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail226,573 miles (+29,503)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,573 miles
    Test number
    222265590115
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass197,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    197,070 miles
    Test number
    350529543880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail197,070 miles (+11,761)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,070 miles
    Test number
    426132341857
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass185,309 miles (+4,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    185,309 miles
    Test number
    878584430245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass181,217 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    181,217 miles
    Test number
    696929898354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass176,579 miles (+7,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    176,579 miles
    Test number
    972385855417
    • AdvisoryUnder tray - engine bay

  8. Pass169,481 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    169,481 miles
    Test number
    196174903714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,714 miles (+9,378)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    161,714 miles
    Test number
    300535977513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,336 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    152,336 miles
    Test number
    511683266453
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail152,287 miles (+8,299)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,287 miles
    Test number
    366220063181
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass143,988 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,988 miles
    Test number
    765882102573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail143,988 miles (+8,212)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,988 miles
    Test number
    412167490774
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass135,776 miles (+1,405)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    135,776 miles
    Test number
    726422465037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass134,371 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,371 miles
    Test number
    138393384428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail134,366 miles (+6,170)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,366 miles
    Test number
    887378374029
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass128,196 miles (+10,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    128,196 miles
    Test number
    757134973066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass117,951 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    117,951 miles
    Test number
    515565452093
    • NoteHeavy noise from gear box

  19. Fail117,951 miles (+22,469)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,951 miles
    Test number
    548845052021
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteHeavy noise from gear box

  20. Pass95,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,482 miles
    Test number
    167557561074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 KBF

Does LR08 KBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 KBF expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 KBF?
The MOT on LR08 KBF expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 KBF done?
LR08 KBF was recorded at 226,573 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 10,021 miles a year.
Has LR08 KBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 KBF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 KBF 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 KBF find?
LR08 KBF passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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