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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

LR08 YDSMOT history

LR08 YDS is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LR08 YDS grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,057 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YDS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YDS was last recorded at 101,057 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,043 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,057 miles
  • 2025 – 95,003 miles
  • 2024 – 89,675 miles
  • 2023 – 84,915 miles
  • 2022 – 80,595 miles
  • 2021 – 75,318 miles
  • 2020 – 71,855 miles
  • 2019 – 66,831 miles
  • 2018 – 62,435 miles
  • 2017 – 58,058 miles
  • 2016 – 54,107 miles
  • 2015 – 50,067 miles
  • 2014 – 43,613 miles
  • 2013 – 37,959 miles
  • 2012 – 32,452 miles
  • 2011 – 24,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,057 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge, 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,057 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,057 miles
    Test number
    607853021004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,043 miles (+6,040)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,043 miles
    Test number
    871452418530
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,003 miles (+18)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,003 miles
    Test number
    500439222078
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,985 miles (+5,310)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,985 miles
    Test number
    282344417151
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,675 miles (+12)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,675 miles
    Test number
    322608804980
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail89,663 miles (+4,748)3 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    699282229616
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure not located into top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass84,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,915 miles
    Test number
    619423000885
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail84,895 miles (+4,300)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,895 miles
    Test number
    886625882649
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass80,595 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,595 miles
    Test number
    564982441496
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail80,581 miles (+5,263)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,581 miles
    Test number
    642777255975
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass75,318 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    398726347069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,282 miles (+3,427)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,282 miles
    Test number
    875515272857
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  13. Pass71,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    912719305478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,838 miles (+5,007)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,838 miles
    Test number
    890746359520
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake quadrant held off its stop

  15. Pass66,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    995337604413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,831 miles (+4,396)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    281654364971
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  17. Pass62,435 miles (+4,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,435 miles
    Test number
    303123350084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted at the time of test

  18. Pass58,058 miles (+3,951)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,058 miles
    Test number
    104157386720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted at the time of test

  19. Pass54,107 miles (+4,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,107 miles
    Test number
    898976983665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted at the time of test
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass50,067 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,067 miles
    Test number
    275839815477
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail50,067 miles (+6,454)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,067 miles
    Test number
    346829515100
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTracking check

  22. Pass43,613 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,613 miles
    Test number
    759618774013
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLower rear engine mounting rubber perrished

  23. Fail43,613 miles (+5,654)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,613 miles
    Test number
    206608974066
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLower rear engine mounting rubber perrished

  24. Pass37,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,959 miles
    Test number
    635444183059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,959 miles (+5,507)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,959 miles
    Test number
    776099573098
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear brake dragging slightly

  26. Pass32,452 miles (+7,657)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,452 miles
    Test number
    348588982081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,795 miles
    Test number
    987697571036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YDS

Does LR08 YDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 YDS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YDS?
The MOT on LR08 YDS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 YDS done?
LR08 YDS was recorded at 101,057 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,072 miles a year.
Has LR08 YDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YDS has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 YDS 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 YDS find?
LR08 YDS passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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