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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LR08 VSTMOT history

LR08 VST is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

LR08 VST silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
114,986 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VST
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VST was last recorded at 114,986 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 7,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,155 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,831 miles
Average per year
6,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,986 miles
  • 2024 – 107,155 miles
  • 2023 – 99,493 miles
  • 2022 – 91,069 miles
  • 2021 – 88,811 miles
  • 2020 – 86,408 miles
  • 2019 – 80,237 miles
  • 2018 – 72,590 miles
  • 2017 – 66,069 miles
  • 2016 – 59,253 miles
  • 2015 – 51,612 miles
  • 2014 – 44,978 miles
  • 2013 – 36,230 miles
  • 2012 – 27,725 miles
  • 2011 – 20,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,986 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,986 miles (+7,831)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,986 miles
    Test number
    268305848459
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,155 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,155 miles
    Test number
    590892540082
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,155 miles (+7,662)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,155 miles
    Test number
    724019070488
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,493 miles (+8,424)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,493 miles
    Test number
    247616572938
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass91,069 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,069 miles
    Test number
    273212087772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,811 miles (+2,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,811 miles
    Test number
    825060310906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,408 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,408 miles
    Test number
    925903507734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    971591816382
    • 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))

  9. Fail80,237 miles (+7,647)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    771176935064
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

  10. Pass72,590 miles (+6,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,590 miles
    Test number
    789224564133
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front brake discs worn

  11. Pass66,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,069 miles
    Test number
    839784618833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,069 miles (+6,816)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,069 miles
    Test number
    624435586029
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass59,253 miles (+7,641)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    754107802554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped

  14. Pass51,612 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,612 miles
    Test number
    859873675082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,603 miles (+6,625)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    835312475039
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    366859374027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,978 miles (+8,748)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    107289274013
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on inside edge

  18. Pass36,230 miles (+8,505)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,230 miles
    Test number
    256087663038
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system is starting to corrode

  19. Pass27,725 miles (+6,983)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,725 miles
    Test number
    835332682097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system is starting to corrode

  20. Pass20,742 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,742 miles
    Test number
    696506371067
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn and damage to outside wall
    • NoteVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Questions about LR08 VST

Does LR08 VST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VST expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VST?
The MOT on LR08 VST expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VST done?
LR08 VST was recorded at 114,986 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 6,690 miles a year.
Has LR08 VST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VST has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 VST 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 VST find?
LR08 VST passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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