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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 NCEMOT history

LR08 NCE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LR08 NCE black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
161,863 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 NCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 NCE was last recorded at 161,863 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,847 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
9,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,863 miles
  • 2025 – 156,001 miles
  • 2024 – 149,635 miles
  • 2023 – 144,759 miles
  • 2022 – 139,488 miles
  • 2021 – 133,410 miles
  • 2020 – 126,897 miles
  • 2019 – 119,833 miles
  • 2018 – 113,836 miles
  • 2017 – 106,070 miles
  • 2016 – 98,562 miles
  • 2015 – 86,794 miles
  • 2014 – 78,982 miles
  • 2013 – 63,416 miles
  • 2012 – 38,188 miles
  • 2011 – 19,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,863 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,863 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    161,863 miles
    Test number
    488156827056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail161,847 miles (+5,846)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,847 miles
    Test number
    653888179753
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass156,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,001 miles
    Test number
    414929042616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail155,978 miles (+6,343)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,978 miles
    Test number
    157847101873
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  5. Pass149,635 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,635 miles
    Test number
    435865494415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,759 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,759 miles
    Test number
    596331058035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,753 miles (+5,265)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,753 miles
    Test number
    295840358099
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,488 miles (+6,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,488 miles
    Test number
    173147142086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,410 miles
    Test number
    214166521833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail133,403 miles (+6,506)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,403 miles
    Test number
    749913184545
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass126,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,897 miles
    Test number
    308666291726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,897 miles (+7,064)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,897 miles
    Test number
    357956672556
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass119,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,833 miles
    Test number
    865704467229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Fail119,833 miles (+5,997)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,833 miles
    Test number
    776275414513
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass113,836 miles (+7,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,836 miles
    Test number
    516260132749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass106,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,070 miles
    Test number
    446450475256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,070 miles (+7,508)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,070 miles
    Test number
    356754636849
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass98,562 miles (+11,768)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    98,562 miles
    Test number
    472397639149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,794 miles (+7,812)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,794 miles
    Test number
    727051197281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,982 miles (+15,566)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,982 miles
    Test number
    356246064420
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass63,416 miles (+25,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,416 miles
    Test number
    307061263484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass38,188 miles (+18,837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,188 miles
    Test number
    559225892067
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass19,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,351 miles
    Test number
    125593561421
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LR08 NCE

Does LR08 NCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 NCE is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 NCE?
The MOT on LR08 NCE is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 NCE done?
LR08 NCE was recorded at 161,863 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 9,146 miles a year.
Has LR08 NCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 NCE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 NCE 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 NCE find?
LR08 NCE passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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