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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration LS08OBM
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 27 Apr 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 190,387 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- rear subframe and suspension arms corroded
- both front lower wishbones corroded and have some play in mounting bushes
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 190,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- rear subframe and suspension arms corroded
- both front lower wishbones corroded and have some play in mounting bushes
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 177,394 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- surface rust on rear suspension
3 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,655 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- surface rust on rear suspension
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,612 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- surface rust on rear suspension
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,976 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 160,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,257 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,454 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 136,454 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,078 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,161 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019 6 Jun 202627 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
1 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,123 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 6 Jun 20261 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,860 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,860 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,297 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,044 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 6 Jun 202631 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,101 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,678 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 6 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
31 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,324 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS08OBM was registered on 2008-03-31
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