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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 VTAMOT history

LR08 VTA is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LR08 VTA grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
154,487 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VTA was last recorded at 154,487 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 14,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,885 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,602 miles
Average per year
8,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,487 miles
  • 2025 – 139,885 miles
  • 2024 – 123,012 miles
  • 2023 – 109,145 miles
  • 2022 – 103,023 miles
  • 2021 – 100,868 miles
  • 2020 – 99,930 miles
  • 2019 – 96,090 miles
  • 2018 – 92,953 miles
  • 2017 – 88,437 miles
  • 2016 – 80,080 miles
  • 2015 – 71,390 miles
  • 2014 – 61,991 miles
  • 2013 – 52,060 miles
  • 2012 – 42,421 miles
  • 2011 – 32,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,487 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Engine & under body panels fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    154,487 miles
    Test number
    409883514792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail154,484 miles (+14,599)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,484 miles
    Test number
    740133342038
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass139,885 miles (+16,873)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,885 miles
    Test number
    473497495192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,012 miles (+13,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,012 miles
    Test number
    724839377239
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear close to indicator blocks
  5. Pass109,145 miles (+6,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,145 miles
    Test number
    840992824372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass103,023 miles (+2,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,023 miles
    Test number
    561020639787
    • AdvisoryEngine & under body panels fitted
  7. Pass100,868 miles (+938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,868 miles
    Test number
    741528727777
    • AdvisoryEngine & under body panels fitted
  8. Pass99,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,930 miles
    Test number
    254117780764
    • AdvisoryEngine & body under panels fitted
  9. Fail99,930 miles (+3,840)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,930 miles
    Test number
    938912535140
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine & body under panels fitted
  10. Pass96,090 miles (+3,137)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,090 miles
    Test number
    861047818568
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing nner edge& outer side wall has a tear but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
  11. Pass92,953 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,953 miles
    Test number
    154417756668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,437 miles
    Test number
    191923127069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,437 miles (+8,357)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,437 miles
    Test number
    617003426957
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  14. Pass80,080 miles (+8,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,080 miles
    Test number
    301728534887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass71,390 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,390 miles
    Test number
    487294785015
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail71,390 miles (+9,399)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,390 miles
    Test number
    536284985075
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass61,991 miles (+9,931)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,991 miles
    Test number
    447317764070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,060 miles (+9,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,060 miles
    Test number
    889185263071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass42,421 miles (+9,994)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,421 miles
    Test number
    299907862064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,427 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,427 miles
    Test number
    157268461446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 VTA

Does LR08 VTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VTA is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VTA?
The MOT on LR08 VTA is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VTA done?
LR08 VTA was recorded at 154,487 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 8,179 miles a year.
Has LR08 VTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VTA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 VTA 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 VTA find?
LR08 VTA passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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