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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 YSSMOT history

LR08 YSS is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 22 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 180,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

LR08 YSS grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
180,743 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YSS
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
22 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YSS was last recorded at 180,743 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 5,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,367 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,376 miles
Average per year
9,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,743 miles
  • 2025 – 175,367 miles
  • 2024 – 165,227 miles
  • 2023 – 151,741 miles
  • 2022 – 134,775 miles
  • 2021 – 111,533 miles
  • 2019 – 107,015 miles
  • 2018 – 98,684 miles
  • 2017 – 90,386 miles
  • 2016 – 81,524 miles
  • 2015 – 72,858 miles
  • 2014 – 64,875 miles
  • 2013 – 55,860 miles
  • 2012 – 47,067 miles
  • 2011 – 38,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,743 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,743 miles (+5,376)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    180,743 miles
    Test number
    160995036038
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass175,367 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    175,367 miles
    Test number
    692586881726
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail175,367 miles (+10,140)1 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,367 miles
    Test number
    396797415340
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass165,227 miles (+13,486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    165,227 miles
    Test number
    661505845697
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass151,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    151,741 miles
    Test number
    365251777018
    • 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))

  6. Fail151,741 miles (+16,966)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,741 miles
    Test number
    416810949224
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass134,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,775 miles
    Test number
    361688933689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,775 miles (+23,242)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,775 miles
    Test number
    801990852295
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass111,533 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,533 miles
    Test number
    334924623549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail111,531 miles (+4,516)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,531 miles
    Test number
    849911270566
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass107,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,015 miles
    Test number
    274843885601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,011 miles (+8,327)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,011 miles
    Test number
    554386607163
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass98,684 miles (+8,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,684 miles
    Test number
    528887051792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch panel adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass90,386 miles (+8,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,386 miles
    Test number
    115266902303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass81,524 miles (+8,666)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,524 miles
    Test number
    617030512623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,858 miles (+7,983)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,858 miles
    Test number
    209606925241
    • NoteBoth front tyres very low inside edges but raised tread (strong advise)
    • NoteFront suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low

  17. Pass64,875 miles (+9,015)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,875 miles
    Test number
    205576944262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,860 miles (+8,793)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    379087643290
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

  19. Pass47,067 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,067 miles
    Test number
    166592542240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,362 miles
    Test number
    616118241213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YSS

Does LR08 YSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 YSS is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YSS?
The MOT on LR08 YSS is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 YSS done?
LR08 YSS was recorded at 180,743 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 9,464 miles a year.
Has LR08 YSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YSS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 YSS 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 YSS find?
LR08 YSS passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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