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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 FODMOT history

LB52 FOD is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,170 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FOD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FOD was last recorded at 92,170 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 5,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Oct 2012: 63,734 miles, lower than 63,798 miles on 14 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,389 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,781 miles
Average per year
2,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,170 miles
  • 2024 – 86,389 miles
  • 2023 – 85,914 miles
  • 2021 – 80,650 miles
  • 2019 – 79,400 miles
  • 2017 – 78,414 miles
  • 2016 – 78,402 miles
  • 2015 – 77,505 miles
  • 2014 – 72,029 miles
  • 2012 – 63,734 miles
  • 2011 – 61,512 miles
  • 2009 – 57,494 miles
  • 2008 – 53,737 miles
  • 2007 – 51,291 miles
  • 2006 – 45,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,170 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,170 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,170 miles
    Test number
    916541039811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,389 miles (+475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,389 miles
    Test number
    927632489512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass85,914 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,914 miles
    Test number
    714267987980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,650 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,650 miles
    Test number
    317157913029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,400 miles
    Test number
    396485955587
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat backrest not unlocking
  6. Fail79,400 miles (+986)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,400 miles
    Test number
    585366348376
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat backrest not unlocking
  7. Pass78,414 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,414 miles
    Test number
    454096930653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass78,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,402 miles
    Test number
    583975269187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,402 miles (+897)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,402 miles
    Test number
    538204924256
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  10. Fail77,505 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,505 miles
    Test number
    197617045165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
  11. Pass77,505 miles (+5,476)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,505 miles
    Test number
    536177345155
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
  12. Pass72,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,029 miles
    Test number
    829150124178
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail72,029 miles (+8,295)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,029 miles
    Test number
    857120424193
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass63,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,734 miles
    Test number
    289012182283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,734 miles (-64)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,734 miles
    Test number
    805092082297
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass63,798 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    487554112018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,512 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    518656341113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,494 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,494 miles
    Test number
    794980029251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,737 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,737 miles
    Test number
    161455798419
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass53,737 miles (+2,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,737 miles
    Test number
    850165298055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass51,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,291 miles
    Test number
    343410767043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,291 miles (+5,669)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,291 miles
    Test number
    622749357061
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Pass45,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,622 miles
    Test number
    774007936083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 FOD

Does LB52 FOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 FOD is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FOD?
The MOT on LB52 FOD is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 FOD done?
LB52 FOD was recorded at 92,170 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 2,366 miles a year.
Has LB52 FOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FOD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LB52 FOD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 FOD find?
LB52 FOD passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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