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Audi A2

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LD52 ECWMOT history

LD52 ECW is a silver diesel Audi A2 first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 196,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LD52 ECW silver Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
196,391 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 ECW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 ECW was last recorded at 196,391 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 5,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,038 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,353 miles
Average per year
7,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,391 miles
  • 2025 – 191,038 miles
  • 2024 – 187,197 miles
  • 2022 – 180,047 miles
  • 2021 – 170,143 miles
  • 2019 – 166,546 miles
  • 2018 – 157,405 miles
  • 2017 – 149,063 miles
  • 2016 – 141,288 miles
  • 2015 – 134,685 miles
  • 2014 – 128,122 miles
  • 2013 – 121,259 miles
  • 2012 – 114,276 miles
  • 2011 – 104,898 miles
  • 2010 – 97,607 miles
  • 2009 – 91,988 miles
  • 2008 – 86,600 miles
  • 2007 – 72,684 miles
  • 2006 – 57,146 miles
  • 2005 – 39,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,391 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,391 miles (+5,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    196,391 miles
    Test number
    566189637920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,038 miles (+180)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    191,038 miles
    Test number
    352206560759
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail190,858 miles (+3,661)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,858 miles
    Test number
    797699165775
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass187,197 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    187,197 miles
    Test number
    524229836135
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail187,195 miles (+7,148)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,195 miles
    Test number
    904278072434
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass180,047 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,047 miles
    Test number
    565092244438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  7. Fail180,047 miles (+9,904)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,047 miles
    Test number
    336194016971
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  8. Pass170,143 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,143 miles
    Test number
    344473863466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail170,141 miles (+3,595)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,141 miles
    Test number
    290468293317
    • MajorCentral Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass166,546 miles (+9,141)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    166,546 miles
    Test number
    569789280611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass157,405 miles (+8,342)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    157,405 miles
    Test number
    353267966520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,063 miles
    Test number
    200106935613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail149,063 miles (+7,775)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,063 miles
    Test number
    883763985180
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass141,288 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,288 miles
    Test number
    551647390253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,685 miles (+6,563)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    134,685 miles
    Test number
    566328821331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,122 miles (+6,863)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    128,122 miles
    Test number
    916110004394
    • NoteOSF tyre worn to 1.6mm .

  17. Pass121,259 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    121,259 miles
    Test number
    945448493271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,257 miles (+6,981)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,257 miles
    Test number
    155247693219
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass114,276 miles (+9,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    114,276 miles
    Test number
    638548392211
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass104,898 miles (+7,291)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    976679591254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass97,607 miles (+5,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,607 miles
    Test number
    643811800362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass91,988 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,988 miles
    Test number
    801850909385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,987 miles (+5,387)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,987 miles
    Test number
    170929399294
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass86,600 miles (+13,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    86,600 miles
    Test number
    412403308317
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass72,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    343065397279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,684 miles (+15,538)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    292485097295
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass57,146 miles (+17,780)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,146 miles
    Test number
    163145166223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear reg plates marked

  28. Pass39,366 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    39,366 miles
    Test number
    392515665448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail39,286 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,286 miles
    Test number
    753084865237
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD52 ECW

Does LD52 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 ECW is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 ECW?
The MOT on LD52 ECW is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 ECW done?
LD52 ECW was recorded at 196,391 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,468 miles a year.
Has LD52 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 ECW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD52 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 LD52 ECW find?
LD52 ECW passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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