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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 NBYMOT history

LR08 NBY is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 191,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2023.

LR08 NBY blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
191,724 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 NBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 NBY was last recorded at 191,724 miles on 28 Jan 2023, 16,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,309 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
16,415 miles
Average per year
14,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 191,724 miles
  • 2022 – 175,309 miles
  • 2021 – 163,149 miles
  • 2020 – 159,062 miles
  • 2019 – 146,138 miles
  • 2018 – 130,375 miles
  • 2017 – 110,880 miles
  • 2015 – 93,328 miles
  • 2014 – 80,014 miles
  • 2013 – 49,113 miles
  • 2012 – 31,204 miles
  • 2011 – 25,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,724 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and stepped (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,724 miles (+16,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    191,724 miles
    Test number
    849872460501
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass175,309 miles (+12,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    175,309 miles
    Test number
    470389352542
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres tread stepped on inner edges

  3. Pass163,149 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,149 miles
    Test number
    977214988742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,062 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,062 miles
    Test number
    314854802429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail159,062 miles (+12,924)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,062 miles
    Test number
    216881321598
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,138 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    146,138 miles
    Test number
    266558502502
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail146,138 miles (+15,763)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,138 miles
    Test number
    839624608592
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass130,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    130,375 miles
    Test number
    608258355989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,375 miles (+19,495)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,375 miles
    Test number
    265841617251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass110,880 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,880 miles
    Test number
    817118999337
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail110,811 miles (+17,483)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,811 miles
    Test number
    246596602448
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder cut (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryDeep cuts in nearside rear tyre inner shoulder suggest attention now
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded unable to inspect fully
    • AdvisoryUnderside muddy
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  12. Pass93,328 miles (+13,314)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,328 miles
    Test number
    146192096781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,014 miles (+331)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,014 miles
    Test number
    137503964378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail79,683 miles (+13,372)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,683 miles
    Test number
    586743854334
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass66,311 miles (+17,198)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,311 miles
    Test number
    118917834084
    • NoteE.M.L is illuminated
    • NoteFront brake discs are lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads are low

  16. Pass49,113 miles (+17,909)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,113 miles
    Test number
    818148723044
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn close to limit

  17. Pass31,204 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,204 miles
    Test number
    147739512090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,575 miles
    Test number
    157829591469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 NBY

Does LR08 NBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 NBY expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 NBY?
The MOT on LR08 NBY expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 NBY done?
LR08 NBY was recorded at 191,724 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2023, an average of 14,074 miles a year.
Has LR08 NBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 NBY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 NBY 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 NBY find?
LR08 NBY passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and stepped, and 1 more.

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