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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 VTEMOT history

LR08 VTE is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 210,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LR08 VTE grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
210,193 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VTE
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
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VTE was last recorded at 210,193 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 8,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,962 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
8,231 miles
Average per year
10,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,193 miles
  • 2023 – 201,962 miles
  • 2022 – 193,456 miles
  • 2021 – 185,368 miles
  • 2020 – 178,521 miles
  • 2019 – 168,627 miles
  • 2018 – 157,748 miles
  • 2017 – 146,674 miles
  • 2016 – 137,499 miles
  • 2015 – 128,295 miles
  • 2014 – 117,198 miles
  • 2013 – 98,541 miles
  • 2012 – 78,476 miles
  • 2011 – 62,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,193 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,193 miles (+8,231)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    210,193 miles
    Test number
    395272364719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass201,962 miles (+8,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    201,962 miles
    Test number
    938972205915
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker dust covers insecure
    • AdvisoryExhuast system corroded

  3. Pass193,456 miles (+8,088)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    193,456 miles
    Test number
    871594706168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass185,368 miles (+6,847)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    185,368 miles
    Test number
    675132528151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,521 miles (+9,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    178,521 miles
    Test number
    824355617595
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers missing
    • AdvisoryClutch dual mass noisey
    • AdvisoryPoss timing belt

  6. Pass168,627 miles (+10,879)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    168,627 miles
    Test number
    678300039554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,748 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    157,748 miles
    Test number
    211203189999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes splitting but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail157,747 miles (+11,073)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,747 miles
    Test number
    962253517936
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades beginning to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes splitting but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass146,674 miles (+9,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    146,674 miles
    Test number
    395945194474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre also nearing legal limit
    • AdvisoryClutch biting point sharp
    • AdvisoryRear screenwash inop

  10. Pass137,499 miles (+9,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,499 miles
    Test number
    864563525868
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

  11. Pass128,295 miles (+11,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,295 miles
    Test number
    897911005222
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass117,198 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    117,198 miles
    Test number
    605959794198
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail117,195 miles (+18,654)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,195 miles
    Test number
    808488894166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass98,541 miles (+20,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,541 miles
    Test number
    816034573081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,476 miles (+16,038)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,476 miles
    Test number
    948745672033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,438 miles
    Test number
    138886061407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 VTE

Does LR08 VTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VTE is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VTE?
The MOT on LR08 VTE is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VTE done?
LR08 VTE was recorded at 210,193 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 10,072 miles a year.
Has LR08 VTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VTE has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LR08 VTE 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 VTE find?
LR08 VTE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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