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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 VSPMOT history

LR08 VSP is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2022.

LR08 VSP grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2023
Mileage
145,458 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VSP
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
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VSP was last recorded at 145,458 miles on 22 Aug 2022, 11,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,476 miles · 21 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
11,982 miles
Average per year
10,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,458 miles
  • 2021 – 133,476 miles
  • 2020 – 128,893 miles
  • 2019 – 119,219 miles
  • 2018 – 106,640 miles
  • 2017 – 97,584 miles
  • 2016 – 87,650 miles
  • 2015 – 73,918 miles
  • 2014 – 62,179 miles
  • 2013 – 48,722 miles
  • 2012 – 39,738 miles
  • 2011 – 28,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,458 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2017

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,458 miles (+11,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    502212045120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass133,476 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,476 miles
    Test number
    251657395784
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail133,405 miles (+4,512)10 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,405 miles
    Test number
    119028207503
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,893 miles (+9,674)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,893 miles
    Test number
    656191910257
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass119,219 miles (+17)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,219 miles
    Test number
    610872185127
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  6. Fail119,202 miles (+12,562)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,202 miles
    Test number
    644308201200
    • MajorNearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  7. Pass106,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,640 miles
    Test number
    462899283610
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail106,613 miles (+9,029)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,613 miles
    Test number
    925384663181
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass97,584 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,584 miles
    Test number
    253608154989
    • 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 Rear tyre cut to inner side wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail97,500 miles (+9,850)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,500 miles
    Test number
    293201693267
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Rear tyre cut to inner side wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass87,650 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    457241518421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,508 miles (+13,590)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,508 miles
    Test number
    372339895364
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering locking device insecure Track rod adjustment locking nut not locked (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass73,918 miles (+11,739)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,918 miles
    Test number
    286684475480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,179 miles (+13,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,179 miles
    Test number
    647819824115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,722 miles (+8,984)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,722 miles
    Test number
    956634493036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,738 miles (+10,891)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,738 miles
    Test number
    699069172076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,847 miles
    Test number
    105346941447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,847 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,847 miles
    Test number
    677606241050
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LR08 VSP

Does LR08 VSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VSP expired on 21 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VSP?
The MOT on LR08 VSP expired on 21 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VSP done?
LR08 VSP was recorded at 145,458 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2022, an average of 10,127 miles a year.
Has LR08 VSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VSP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 VSP 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 VSP find?
LR08 VSP passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak.

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