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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LC52 TXRMOT history

LC52 TXR is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 177,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

LC52 TXR grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
177,417 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 TXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 TXR was last recorded at 177,417 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,342 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
6,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,417 miles
  • 2024 – 172,508 miles
  • 2023 – 155,034 miles
  • 2021 – 146,616 miles
  • 2020 – 141,281 miles
  • 2019 – 134,283 miles
  • 2018 – 130,153 miles
  • 2017 – 126,342 miles
  • 2016 – 118,837 miles
  • 2015 – 114,828 miles
  • 2013 – 113,435 miles
  • 2012 – 105,597 miles
  • 2011 – 103,266 miles
  • 2009 – 91,372 miles
  • 2008 – 76,224 miles
  • 2007 – 64,658 miles
  • 2006 – 52,978 miles
  • 2005 – 43,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,417 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,417 miles (+75)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    177,417 miles
    Test number
    175259008676
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail177,342 miles (+4,834)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,342 miles
    Test number
    104752383818
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass172,508 miles (+17,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    172,508 miles
    Test number
    522713408590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass155,034 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,034 miles
    Test number
    234538998593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension area is corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail155,034 miles (+8,418)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,034 miles
    Test number
    760769181863
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension area is corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass146,616 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    146,616 miles
    Test number
    795575804624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,280 miles (+4,999)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,280 miles
    Test number
    634445449883
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake

  8. Pass141,281 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    141,281 miles
    Test number
    143569812588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail141,259 miles (+6,976)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,259 miles
    Test number
    135085893327
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction epc light (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass134,283 miles (+4,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,283 miles
    Test number
    194060288051
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

  11. Pass130,153 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,153 miles
    Test number
    143814817568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,145 miles (+3,803)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,145 miles
    Test number
    516722817014
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL LAMP ON

  13. Pass126,342 miles (+7,505)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,342 miles
    Test number
    860642456391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,837 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,837 miles
    Test number
    968957169235
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre badly perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail118,837 miles (+4,009)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,837 miles
    Test number
    936511556094
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre badly perished
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass114,828 miles (+26)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,828 miles
    Test number
    566197945152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCAT HEATSHIELD INSECURE
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail114,802 miles (+1,367)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,802 miles
    Test number
    227596245420
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCAT HEATSHIELD INSECURE
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass113,435 miles (+7,838)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    113,435 miles
    Test number
    397282163126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust has a mounting broken - system still fully supported
    • NoteLight grease around o/s/f driveshaft inner boot
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting low - 2mm
    • NoteN/s/r wheel slightly buckled
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on 3mm
    • NoteO/s/f wheel slightly buckled

  19. Pass105,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    346357162193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,597 miles (+357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    688987562197
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  21. Pass105,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,240 miles
    Test number
    566500412036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,240 miles (+1,974)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,240 miles
    Test number
    697660912059
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass103,266 miles (+50)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    103,266 miles
    Test number
    348981631056
    • NoteE.p.c. light on
    • NoteEngine management light on

  24. Fail103,216 miles (+11,844)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,216 miles
    Test number
    157115621003
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteE.p.c. light on
    • NoteEngine management light on

  25. Pass91,372 miles (+15,148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    91,372 miles
    Test number
    481764769327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    102466748301
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  27. Fail76,224 miles (+11,566)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    881306948315
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  28. Pass64,658 miles (+11,680)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,658 miles
    Test number
    410295637474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    52,978 miles
    Test number
    103426936354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail52,978 miles (+9,194)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,978 miles
    Test number
    472216036397
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Pass43,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    43,784 miles
    Test number
    634901855364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 TXR

Does LC52 TXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 TXR expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 TXR?
The MOT on LC52 TXR expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 TXR done?
LC52 TXR was recorded at 177,417 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 6,906 miles a year.
Has LC52 TXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 TXR has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC52 TXR 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 LC52 TXR find?
LC52 TXR passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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