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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LM52 GHFMOT history

LM52 GHF is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

LM52 GHF black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2024
Mileage
138,730 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 GHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 GHF was last recorded at 138,730 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 3,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,183 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,547 miles
Average per year
6,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,730 miles
  • 2022 – 135,183 miles
  • 2021 – 130,950 miles
  • 2020 – 128,171 miles
  • 2019 – 123,808 miles
  • 2018 – 118,637 miles
  • 2017 – 110,753 miles
  • 2016 – 102,156 miles
  • 2015 – 96,616 miles
  • 2014 – 89,518 miles
  • 2013 – 83,003 miles
  • 2012 – 76,268 miles
  • 2011 – 70,270 miles
  • 2010 – 64,345 miles
  • 2009 – 55,267 miles
  • 2008 – 45,338 miles
  • 2007 – 35,278 miles
  • 2006 – 23,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,730 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,730 miles
    Test number
    465334321942
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,730 miles (+3,547)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,730 miles
    Test number
    194912253374
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,183 miles (+4,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,183 miles
    Test number
    329768960721
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,950 miles (+2,779)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,950 miles
    Test number
    538221056998
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass128,171 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    128,171 miles
    Test number
    228925998952
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s f tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail128,171 miles (+4,363)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,171 miles
    Test number
    565490821563
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s f tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,808 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    123,808 miles
    Test number
    675140486779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail123,807 miles (+5,170)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,807 miles
    Test number
    295595586714
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass118,637 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,637 miles
    Test number
    189454525489
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail118,637 miles (+7,884)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,637 miles
    Test number
    719106477512
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass110,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,753 miles
    Test number
    880582616080
    • AdvisoryN/S/F headlight image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower rear (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail110,753 miles (+8,597)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,753 miles
    Test number
    367223229109
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported Centre (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F headlight image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower rear (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass102,156 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,156 miles
    Test number
    417284271152
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleave loose (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail102,155 miles (+5,539)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,155 miles
    Test number
    328269731148
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleave loose (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass96,616 miles (+7,098)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,616 miles
    Test number
    827553345013
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass89,518 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,518 miles
    Test number
    598180524035
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail89,518 miles (+6,515)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,518 miles
    Test number
    978510724054
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass83,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    836491813083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail83,003 miles (+6,735)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    347421213076
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass76,268 miles (+5,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,268 miles
    Test number
    228545722036
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE NAILED AND LOW / OUT OF SHAPE. O/S/R TYRE GOING OUT OF SHAPE. HEAT SHIELD BROKEN . TRACKING OUT .

  21. Pass70,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    146654521477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,270 miles (+5,925)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    559894421001
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Fail64,345 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,345 miles
    Test number
    131988820444
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

  24. Pass64,345 miles (+9,078)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,345 miles
    Test number
    521948020098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,267 miles (+9,929)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    144058429083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,338 miles (+10,060)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,338 miles
    Test number
    640599728066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,278 miles (+11,458)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,278 miles
    Test number
    230949927032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass23,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,820 miles
    Test number
    852381136043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 GHF

Does LM52 GHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 GHF expired on 18 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 GHF?
The MOT on LM52 GHF expired on 18 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 GHF done?
LM52 GHF was recorded at 138,730 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 6,761 miles a year.
Has LM52 GHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 GHF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 GHF 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 LM52 GHF find?
LM52 GHF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear.

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