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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LX08 VWUMOT history

LX08 VWU is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 8 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LX08 VWU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,763 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VWU was last recorded at 126,763 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,736 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
6,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,763 miles
  • 2024 – 125,709 miles
  • 2023 – 124,788 miles
  • 2022 – 123,812 miles
  • 2021 – 121,382 miles
  • 2020 – 118,210 miles
  • 2019 – 115,937 miles
  • 2018 – 110,681 miles
  • 2017 – 101,405 miles
  • 2016 – 90,594 miles
  • 2015 – 79,914 miles
  • 2014 – 69,876 miles
  • 2013 – 54,892 miles
  • 2012 – 42,284 miles
  • 2011 – 34,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,763 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside front tyre worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,763 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,763 miles
    Test number
    612526644938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,736 miles (+1,027)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,736 miles
    Test number
    216726834968
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass125,709 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,709 miles
    Test number
    549274070767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,696 miles (+908)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,696 miles
    Test number
    599928213840
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass124,788 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,788 miles
    Test number
    415836228614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail124,783 miles (+971)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,783 miles
    Test number
    488243696396
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,812 miles
    Test number
    271770708816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Fail123,812 miles (+2,430)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,812 miles
    Test number
    436894318255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  9. Pass121,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,382 miles
    Test number
    921423323250
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges

  10. Fail121,382 miles (+3,172)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,382 miles
    Test number
    421149949360
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges

  11. Pass118,210 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,210 miles
    Test number
    974774232768
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail118,210 miles (+2,273)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,210 miles
    Test number
    818753722115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass115,937 miles (+5,256)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,937 miles
    Test number
    972771008423
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass110,681 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,681 miles
    Test number
    733299075933
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  15. Fail110,681 miles (+9,276)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,681 miles
    Test number
    275046794073
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass101,405 miles (+10,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,405 miles
    Test number
    297576971164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass90,594 miles (+10,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,594 miles
    Test number
    327955679634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass79,914 miles (+10,038)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,914 miles
    Test number
    816748815299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,876 miles (+14,984)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,876 miles
    Test number
    126525984190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,892 miles (+12,608)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,892 miles
    Test number
    209051893102
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front wheel arch trim slightly insecure

  21. Pass42,284 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,284 miles
    Test number
    236404492448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,722 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,722 miles
    Test number
    257505581475
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,722 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,722 miles
    Test number
    379495781102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,532 miles
    Test number
    237117541089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 VWU

Does LX08 VWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 VWU is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VWU?
The MOT on LX08 VWU is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 VWU done?
LX08 VWU was recorded at 126,763 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,405 miles a year.
Has LX08 VWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VWU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LX08 VWU 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 LX08 VWU find?
LX08 VWU passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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