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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

T8 LTAMOT history

T8 LTA is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
135,485 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 LTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 LTA was last recorded at 135,485 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,588 miles · 11 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
897 miles
Average per year
5,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,485 miles
  • 2023 – 134,588 miles
  • 2021 – 132,954 miles
  • 2020 – 127,636 miles
  • 2019 – 124,405 miles
  • 2018 – 120,253 miles
  • 2017 – 114,624 miles
  • 2016 – 110,240 miles
  • 2015 – 106,370 miles
  • 2014 – 101,818 miles
  • 2013 – 97,521 miles
  • 2012 – 93,986 miles
  • 2011 – 91,199 miles
  • 2010 – 64,954 miles
  • 2009 – 49,337 miles
  • 2008 – 39,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,485 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (central bush)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,485 miles (+897)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,485 miles
    Test number
    896655780888
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass134,588 miles (+1,634)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,588 miles
    Test number
    976106521999
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass132,954 miles (+5,318)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,954 miles
    Test number
    409367719040
    • MinorOffside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass127,636 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,636 miles
    Test number
    389069089574
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (central bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail127,603 miles (+3,198)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,603 miles
    Test number
    863295847361
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (central bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass124,405 miles (+4,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,405 miles
    Test number
    525540910647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,253 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,253 miles
    Test number
    201505887022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,624 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,624 miles
    Test number
    377142536295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,240 miles
    Test number
    865516217399
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  10. Fail110,240 miles (+3,870)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,240 miles
    Test number
    497287165302
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass106,370 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    127595729458
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested to clean for result

  12. Fail106,347 miles (+4,529)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,347 miles
    Test number
    327173226555
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  13. Pass101,818 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,818 miles
    Test number
    995265644369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine light on.
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts on sidewall.

  14. Fail101,818 miles (+4,297)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,818 miles
    Test number
    506325144394
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine light on.
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts on sidewall.

  15. Pass97,521 miles (+39)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,521 miles
    Test number
    159160153357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail97,482 miles (+3,496)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,482 miles
    Test number
    535645643335
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail93,986 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    476034952435
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass93,986 miles (+2,787)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    716084452328
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass91,199 miles (+10,633)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,199 miles
    Test number
    997186741310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,566 miles (+15,612)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,566 miles
    Test number
    738134611002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,954 miles (+15,617)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,954 miles
    Test number
    413772620075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,337 miles (+9,851)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,337 miles
    Test number
    962473019078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,486 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,486 miles
    Test number
    822776028088
    • NoteNsr tyre feathering on inner edge

Questions about T8 LTA

Does T8 LTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T8 LTA expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T8 LTA?
The MOT on T8 LTA expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T8 LTA done?
T8 LTA was recorded at 135,485 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 5,950 miles a year.
Has T8 LTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 LTA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T8 LTA 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 T8 LTA find?
T8 LTA passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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