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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 YSPMOT history

LR08 YSP is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 16 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LR08 YSP black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
166,746 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YSP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YSP was last recorded at 166,746 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 5,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,514 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,232 miles
Average per year
8,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,746 miles
  • 2024 – 161,514 miles
  • 2023 – 153,831 miles
  • 2022 – 143,487 miles
  • 2021 – 132,780 miles
  • 2020 – 130,442 miles
  • 2019 – 119,598 miles
  • 2018 – 107,086 miles
  • 2017 – 94,181 miles
  • 2016 – 86,237 miles
  • 2015 – 77,843 miles
  • 2014 – 65,496 miles
  • 2013 – 59,487 miles
  • 2012 – 52,388 miles
  • 2011 – 43,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,746 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear rear shocker covers adrift both sides

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,746 miles (+5,232)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    166,746 miles
    Test number
    639214530782
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear shocker covers adrift both sides

  2. Pass161,514 miles (+7,683)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,514 miles
    Test number
    311231267947
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass153,831 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,831 miles
    Test number
    311680110571
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail153,831 miles (+10,344)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,831 miles
    Test number
    437505915708
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass143,487 miles (+10,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,487 miles
    Test number
    493669893942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,780 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,780 miles
    Test number
    632882056479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,442 miles (+10,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,442 miles
    Test number
    241272252957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass119,598 miles (+12,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,598 miles
    Test number
    515651433911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight corrosion

  9. Pass107,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,086 miles
    Test number
    415413384786
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail107,086 miles (+12,905)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,086 miles
    Test number
    588136489949
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking were fitted into brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass94,181 miles (+7,944)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,181 miles
    Test number
    207337150842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,237 miles (+8,394)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,237 miles
    Test number
    791438924834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,843 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,843 miles
    Test number
    366308235860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,753 miles (+12,257)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,753 miles
    Test number
    535385305238
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot split

  15. Pass65,496 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,496 miles
    Test number
    867165104293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,487 miles (+7,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,487 miles
    Test number
    325888103217
    • 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)

  17. Pass52,388 miles (+8,772)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,388 miles
    Test number
    255268602202
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass43,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,616 miles
    Test number
    109218201200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,609 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,609 miles
    Test number
    416238601205
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 YSP

Does LR08 YSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 YSP expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YSP?
The MOT on LR08 YSP expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 YSP done?
LR08 YSP was recorded at 166,746 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 8,766 miles a year.
Has LR08 YSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YSP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 YSP 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 YSP find?
LR08 YSP passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust mounting defective, and 4 more.

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