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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LB52 JFGMOT history

LB52 JFG is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2026
Mileage
188,612 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 JFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 JFG was last recorded at 188,612 miles on 15 Feb 2025, 6,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,339 miles · 17 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,273 miles
Average per year
9,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,612 miles
  • 2024 – 182,339 miles
  • 2023 – 174,574 miles
  • 2022 – 167,907 miles
  • 2021 – 161,442 miles
  • 2020 – 155,105 miles
  • 2019 – 149,253 miles
  • 2018 – 143,412 miles
  • 2017 – 136,433 miles
  • 2016 – 128,426 miles
  • 2015 – 119,531 miles
  • 2014 – 110,614 miles
  • 2013 – 101,237 miles
  • 2012 – 90,668 miles
  • 2011 – 80,001 miles
  • 2010 – 68,642 miles
  • 2009 – 51,879 miles
  • 2008 – 47,847 miles
  • 2007 – 29,481 miles
  • 2006 – 18,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,612 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,612 miles (+6,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    188,612 miles
    Test number
    376883517291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,339 miles (+7,765)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    182,339 miles
    Test number
    352104750764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven pad wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass174,574 miles (+6,667)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    174,574 miles
    Test number
    370403731747
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass167,907 miles (+6,465)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    167,907 miles
    Test number
    901862773861
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in screen swept area

  5. Pass161,442 miles (+6,337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    161,442 miles
    Test number
    888480951456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,105 miles (+5,852)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    155,105 miles
    Test number
    152121964913
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,253 miles (+5,841)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    149,253 miles
    Test number
    914387410939
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,412 miles (+6,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,412 miles
    Test number
    752626289933
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r wheel

  9. Pass136,433 miles (+8,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,433 miles
    Test number
    861922225461
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass128,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,426 miles
    Test number
    270430525413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail128,426 miles (+8,895)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,426 miles
    Test number
    621019083808
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass119,531 miles (+8,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    119,531 miles
    Test number
    145089965456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail110,614 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,614 miles
    Test number
    238487654001
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass110,614 miles (+9,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,614 miles
    Test number
    807437054064
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass101,237 miles (+10,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    798565863083
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass90,668 miles (+10,667)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,668 miles
    Test number
    147849752041
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • Note1x bulb out in high level stop lamp
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to limit and cut (attention required)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (attention required)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking(attention required)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking and cut (attention required)

  17. Pass80,001 miles (+11,359)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,001 miles
    Test number
    187608561413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1 bulb out,high level stop lamp
    • NoteRear brake discs deteriorating

  18. Pass68,642 miles (+16,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,642 miles
    Test number
    260884270014
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,879 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,879 miles
    Test number
    723273719052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,847 miles (+18,366)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,847 miles
    Test number
    941826018076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,481 miles (+11,436)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,481 miles
    Test number
    344294857026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,045 miles
    Test number
    683238266095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 JFG

Does LB52 JFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 JFG expired on 14 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 JFG?
The MOT on LB52 JFG expired on 14 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 JFG done?
LB52 JFG was recorded at 188,612 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2025, an average of 9,005 miles a year.
Has LB52 JFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 JFG has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on LB52 JFG 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 JFG find?
LB52 JFG passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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