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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

LU08 RUTMOT history

LU08 RUT is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

LU08 RUT silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,345 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU08 RUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU08 RUT was last recorded at 78,345 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 1,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,736 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,609 miles
Average per year
4,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,345 miles
  • 2025 – 76,736 miles
  • 2024 – 75,651 miles
  • 2023 – 74,880 miles
  • 2022 – 74,055 miles
  • 2021 – 72,863 miles
  • 2020 – 69,986 miles
  • 2019 – 67,107 miles
  • 2018 – 63,852 miles
  • 2017 – 59,554 miles
  • 2016 – 44,682 miles
  • 2015 – 30,979 miles
  • 2014 – 24,819 miles
  • 2013 – 21,515 miles
  • 2012 – 17,715 miles
  • 2011 – 15,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,345 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Plastic under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,345 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,345 miles
    Test number
    198630891506
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail78,345 miles (+1,609)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,345 miles
    Test number
    240109314538
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,736 miles (+1,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,736 miles
    Test number
    116277305121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass75,651 miles (+771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,651 miles
    Test number
    510910343428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  5. Pass74,880 miles (+825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,880 miles
    Test number
    701191240746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass74,055 miles (+1,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,055 miles
    Test number
    759516883237
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  7. Pass72,863 miles (+2,877)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,863 miles
    Test number
    305827683927
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  8. Pass69,986 miles (+2,879)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,986 miles
    Test number
    148991001854
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass67,107 miles (+3,255)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    742690483742
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass63,852 miles (+4,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,852 miles
    Test number
    297492263101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  11. Pass59,554 miles (+14,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    952046105839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre close to limit

  12. Pass44,682 miles (+13,703)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,682 miles
    Test number
    188135768368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,979 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,979 miles
    Test number
    128336795163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,819 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,819 miles
    Test number
    356498784141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,515 miles (+3,800)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,515 miles
    Test number
    536021593183
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres On Legal Limit

  16. Pass17,715 miles (+2,483)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,715 miles
    Test number
    336245782125
    • NoteBoth front tyres on legal limit

  17. Pass15,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,232 miles
    Test number
    749167681135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU08 RUT

Does LU08 RUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU08 RUT is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU08 RUT?
The MOT on LU08 RUT is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU08 RUT done?
LU08 RUT was recorded at 78,345 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 4,172 miles a year.
Has LU08 RUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU08 RUT has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LU08 RUT 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 RUT find?
LU08 RUT passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear.

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