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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LS08 YVLMOT history

LS08 YVL is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LS08 YVL grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
170,216 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 YVL
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
21 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 YVL was last recorded at 170,216 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,200 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,016 miles
Average per year
9,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,216 miles
  • 2024 – 166,200 miles
  • 2023 – 154,824 miles
  • 2022 – 144,407 miles
  • 2021 – 135,089 miles
  • 2020 – 123,756 miles
  • 2019 – 109,969 miles
  • 2018 – 102,383 miles
  • 2017 – 90,287 miles
  • 2016 – 80,812 miles
  • 2015 – 71,542 miles
  • 2014 – 64,149 miles
  • 2013 – 54,099 miles
  • 2012 – 41,268 miles
  • 2011 – 28,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,216 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and rear arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper arm bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,216 miles (+4,016)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,216 miles
    Test number
    546651618480
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass166,200 miles (+44)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,200 miles
    Test number
    186675145388
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail166,156 miles (+11,332)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,156 miles
    Test number
    786071499054
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass154,824 miles (+193)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,824 miles
    Test number
    230825459705
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and rear arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail154,631 miles (+10,224)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,631 miles
    Test number
    274454915917
    • 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and rear arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,407 miles (+9,318)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,407 miles
    Test number
    609493077085
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,089 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,089 miles
    Test number
    740638897415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,846 miles (+11,090)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,846 miles
    Test number
    542534108475
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass123,756 miles (+13,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,756 miles
    Test number
    185855292193
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass109,969 miles (+7,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,969 miles
    Test number
    471234481363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass102,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,383 miles
    Test number
    353983949405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

  12. Fail102,383 miles (+12,096)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,383 miles
    Test number
    346115301262
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

  13. Pass90,287 miles (+9,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,287 miles
    Test number
    224535828861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted

  14. Pass80,812 miles (+9,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,812 miles
    Test number
    769204640468
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape
    • AdvisoryEngine & under body covers fitted

  15. Pass71,542 miles (+7,393)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,542 miles
    Test number
    216315335463
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass64,149 miles (+10,050)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,149 miles
    Test number
    268356434414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,099 miles (+12,831)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,099 miles
    Test number
    387262723130
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass41,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,268 miles
    Test number
    106123622151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,268 miles (+12,756)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,268 miles
    Test number
    975243322104
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • 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)

  20. Pass28,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,512 miles
    Test number
    436457021181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 YVL

Does LS08 YVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 YVL is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS08 YVL?
The MOT on LS08 YVL is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 YVL done?
LS08 YVL was recorded at 170,216 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 9,751 miles a year.
Has LS08 YVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 YVL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 YVL 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 LS08 YVL find?
LS08 YVL passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, and 1 more.

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