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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 ECCMOT history

LB52 ECC is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 200,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
200,414 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 ECC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 ECC was last recorded at 200,414 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 8,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,564 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,850 miles
Average per year
9,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,414 miles
  • 2024 – 191,564 miles
  • 2023 – 179,385 miles
  • 2022 – 166,439 miles
  • 2021 – 161,522 miles
  • 2020 – 153,295 miles
  • 2019 – 145,703 miles
  • 2018 – 140,628 miles
  • 2017 – 130,011 miles
  • 2016 – 126,614 miles
  • 2015 – 118,486 miles
  • 2014 – 104,060 miles
  • 2013 – 92,069 miles
  • 2012 – 73,602 miles
  • 2011 – 62,024 miles
  • 2010 – 49,829 miles
  • 2009 – 39,363 miles
  • 2008 – 31,930 miles
  • 2007 – 28,504 miles
  • 2006 – 25,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,414 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,414 miles (+8,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    200,414 miles
    Test number
    164882946239
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,564 miles (+12,179)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    191,564 miles
    Test number
    851188532438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass179,385 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    179,385 miles
    Test number
    414302747136
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail179,384 miles (+12,945)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,384 miles
    Test number
    532091758026
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass166,439 miles (+4,917)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,439 miles
    Test number
    517264773794
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass161,522 miles (+8,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,522 miles
    Test number
    999635072442
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass153,295 miles (+7,592)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,295 miles
    Test number
    107018463257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,703 miles (+5,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,703 miles
    Test number
    475186143829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass140,628 miles (+10,617)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,628 miles
    Test number
    684623254804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,011 miles
    Test number
    655077972893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail130,011 miles (+3,397)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,011 miles
    Test number
    295444936264
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass126,614 miles (+8,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,614 miles
    Test number
    110146499184
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass118,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    118,486 miles
    Test number
    431054431177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail118,486 miles (+14,426)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,486 miles
    Test number
    157500799647
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail104,060 miles4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,060 miles
    Test number
    398473684406
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass104,060 miles (+11,991)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,060 miles
    Test number
    727763184269
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass92,069 miles (+387)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,069 miles
    Test number
    179468893214
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail91,682 miles (+18,080)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,682 miles
    Test number
    255260593292
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering rack joint

  19. Pass73,602 miles (+11,578)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    336368692415
    • NoteMiddle exhaust bracket brocken
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering rack joint

  20. Pass62,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    885887791258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,024 miles (+12,195)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    536357391280
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,829 miles (+10,466)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,829 miles
    Test number
    573835980226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,363 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,363 miles
    Test number
    770970599267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,930 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,930 miles
    Test number
    261534708309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,504 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,504 miles
    Test number
    612331457312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,144 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,144 miles
    Test number
    364223656313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,052 miles
    Test number
    121381236407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    234498226080
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB52 ECC

Does LB52 ECC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 ECC is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 ECC?
The MOT on LB52 ECC is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 ECC done?
LB52 ECC was recorded at 200,414 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 9,024 miles a year.
Has LB52 ECC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 ECC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 ECC 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 LB52 ECC find?
LB52 ECC passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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