MINI logo

MINI

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LU08 LAUMOT history

LU08 LAU is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LU08 LAU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,183 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,940 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LU08 LAU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LU08 LAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU08 LAU was last recorded at 93,183 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 5,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,007 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,176 miles
Average per year
3,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,183 miles
  • 2024 – 88,007 miles
  • 2023 – 83,032 miles
  • 2022 – 81,451 miles
  • 2021 – 79,784 miles
  • 2020 – 78,926 miles
  • 2019 – 77,523 miles
  • 2018 – 76,375 miles
  • 2017 – 75,159 miles
  • 2016 – 72,557 miles
  • 2015 – 65,590 miles
  • 2014 – 60,929 miles
  • 2013 – 55,418 miles
  • 2012 – 44,627 miles
  • 2011 – 35,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,183 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Steering heavy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,183 miles (+5,176)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,183 miles
    Test number
    705764001518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass88,007 miles (+4,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,007 miles
    Test number
    119923749636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass83,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    894128595601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail83,032 miles (+1,581)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    736976064301
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass81,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,451 miles
    Test number
    832247064637
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail81,451 miles (+1,667)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,451 miles
    Test number
    496648187607
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass79,784 miles (+858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,784 miles
    Test number
    966188005568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,926 miles
    Test number
    860119978229
    • AdvisorySteering heavy

  9. Fail78,926 miles (+1,403)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,926 miles
    Test number
    240843644407
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering heavy

  10. Pass77,523 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,523 miles
    Test number
    486680081029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    522511389369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,375 miles (+1,216)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    475772150293
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass75,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,159 miles
    Test number
    606354162041
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake reaction bushes

  14. Fail75,159 miles (+2,602)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,159 miles
    Test number
    273914598701
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake reaction bushes

  15. Pass72,557 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,557 miles
    Test number
    736731738236
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn stepped
    • AdvisoryRegistration plates in poor condition

  16. Fail72,557 miles (+6,967)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,557 miles
    Test number
    147147615954
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rear silencer holed (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade badly torn (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn stepped
    • AdvisoryRegistration plates in poor condition

  17. Pass65,590 miles (+4,661)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    686275845047
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust back box heavily corroded
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NoteRear tyres lumpy tread inner edge

  18. Pass60,929 miles (+5,511)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,929 miles
    Test number
    595446244016
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear back box corroded

  19. Pass55,418 miles (+10,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,418 miles
    Test number
    835787543097
    • 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)

  20. Pass44,627 miles (+9,302)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,627 miles
    Test number
    598013152068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,325 miles
    Test number
    276918241086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU08 LAU

Does LU08 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU08 LAU is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU08 LAU?
The MOT on LU08 LAU is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU08 LAU done?
LU08 LAU was recorded at 93,183 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 3,940 miles a year.
Has LU08 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU08 LAU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LU08 LAU 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 LU08 LAU find?
LU08 LAU passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LU08L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.