Audi A3
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
S8 MLUMOT history
S8 MLU is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,835 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 147,835 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,760 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 MLU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 14 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 MLU was last recorded at 147,835 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 3,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 144,549 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,286 miles
- Average per year
- 9,760 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 147,835 miles
- 2024 – 144,549 miles
- 2023 – 140,518 miles
- 2022 – 134,019 miles
- 2021 – 87,488 miles
- 2020 – 115,790 miles
- 2019 – 100,284 miles
- 2018 – 86,860 miles
- 2017 – 73,100 miles
- 2016 – 45,505 miles
- 2015 – 44,314 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,835 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCorrosion present on rear suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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, 2018–2024
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 13 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,835 miles (+3,286)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 147,835 miles
- Test number
- 704499315903
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion present on rear suspension components
Pass144,549 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 144,549 miles
- Test number
- 190607625741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion present on rear suspension components
Fail144,549 miles (+4,031)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,549 miles
- Test number
- 159341660562
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion present on rear suspension components
Pass140,518 miles (+6,499)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 140,518 miles
- Test number
- 965281969973
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass134,019 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 134,019 miles
- Test number
- 539631924167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,019 miles (+46,531)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,019 miles
- Test number
- 181314492441
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass87,488 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 87,488 miles
- Test number
- 105552311812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,836 miles (+12,046)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,836 miles
- Test number
- 782820139747
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass115,790 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 115,790 miles
- Test number
- 199675412435
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,790 miles (+15,506)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,790 miles
- Test number
- 167624583262
- 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,284 miles (+13,424)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 100,284 miles
- Test number
- 464109037844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,860 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 86,860 miles
- Test number
- 885290203816
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail86,860 miles (+13,760)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,860 miles
- Test number
- 285906664453
- 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass73,100 miles (+27,595)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 73,100 miles
- Test number
- 531253801901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 45,505 miles
- Test number
- 758080928049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,505 miles (+1,191)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,505 miles
- Test number
- 317917740821
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass44,314 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 44,314 miles
- Test number
- 259423435476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 MLU
- Does S8 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 MLU is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S8 MLU?
- The MOT on S8 MLU is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 MLU done?
- S8 MLU was recorded at 147,835 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 9,760 miles a year.
- Has S8 MLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 MLU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on S8 MLU 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 S8 MLU find?
- S8 MLU passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; corrosion present on rear suspension components.
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