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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LB52 ECWMOT history

LB52 ECW is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2023
Mileage
89,900 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 ECW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 ECW was last recorded at 89,900 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 3,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,027 miles · 7 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,873 miles
Average per year
4,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,900 miles
  • 2021 – 86,027 miles
  • 2020 – 81,664 miles
  • 2017 – 76,331 miles
  • 2016 – 71,340 miles
  • 2015 – 62,894 miles
  • 2014 – 53,277 miles
  • 2013 – 48,067 miles
  • 2012 – 44,246 miles
  • 2011 – 42,322 miles
  • 2010 – 38,886 miles
  • 2009 – 35,443 miles
  • 2008 – 29,944 miles
  • 2007 – 24,681 miles
  • 2006 – 20,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,900 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear tyres wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,900 miles (+3,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    321997020665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass86,027 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    262722960417
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail86,003 miles (+4,339)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,003 miles
    Test number
    729774955759
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass81,664 miles (+5,333)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,664 miles
    Test number
    347071463791
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front jacking points rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe rusty

  5. Pass76,331 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,331 miles
    Test number
    982789097711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,340 miles (+8,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,340 miles
    Test number
    680738779924
    • 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)

  7. Pass62,894 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,894 miles
    Test number
    295268301785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low

  8. Fail62,826 miles (+9,549)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,826 miles
    Test number
    200544051830
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low

  9. Fail53,277 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,277 miles
    Test number
    479161154453
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass53,277 miles (+5,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,277 miles
    Test number
    797061154383
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass48,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,067 miles
    Test number
    407937143307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,067 miles (+3,821)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,067 miles
    Test number
    699053743327
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass44,246 miles (+1,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,246 miles
    Test number
    488448632496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass42,322 miles (+3,436)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,322 miles
    Test number
    926649131377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteScrew in n/s/r tyre tread!

  15. Pass38,886 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,886 miles
    Test number
    330629700394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,443 miles (+5,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,443 miles
    Test number
    841487709378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass29,944 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,944 miles
    Test number
    610351018320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,274 miles (+2,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,274 miles
    Test number
    560429608051
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass24,681 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,681 miles
    Test number
    150655707424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,708 miles
    Test number
    191760116451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,708 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,708 miles
    Test number
    451950016001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about LB52 ECW

Does LB52 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 ECW expired on 6 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 ECW?
The MOT on LB52 ECW expired on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 ECW done?
LB52 ECW was recorded at 89,900 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 4,134 miles a year.
Has LB52 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 ECW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 ECW 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 ECW find?
LB52 ECW passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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