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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LM52 GJKMOT history

LM52 GJK is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 106,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LM52 GJK blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,673 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
23 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 GJK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 GJK was last recorded at 106,673 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,672 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,673 miles
  • 2025 – 98,296 miles
  • 2024 – 93,025 miles
  • 2023 – 88,977 miles
  • 2022 – 84,753 miles
  • 2021 – 84,432 miles
  • 2020 – 84,391 miles
  • 2019 – 73,873 miles
  • 2018 – 68,897 miles
  • 2017 – 65,748 miles
  • 2016 – 62,419 miles
  • 2015 – 58,911 miles
  • 2014 – 55,431 miles
  • 2013 – 51,130 miles
  • 2012 – 46,568 miles
  • 2011 – 42,526 miles
  • 2010 – 38,079 miles
  • 2009 – 33,554 miles
  • 2008 – 29,233 miles
  • 2007 – 24,770 miles
  • 2005 – 18,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,673 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine management lamp onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,673 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,673 miles
    Test number
    564559448558
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,672 miles (+8,376)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,672 miles
    Test number
    135496388795
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,296 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,296 miles
    Test number
    884833457213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,282 miles (+5,257)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,282 miles
    Test number
    925244362973
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  5. Pass93,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,025 miles
    Test number
    395094775375
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,025 miles (+4,048)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,025 miles
    Test number
    671607004991
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,977 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,977 miles
    Test number
    974939989562
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail88,974 miles (+4,221)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,974 miles
    Test number
    848063094552
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  9. Pass84,753 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,753 miles
    Test number
    453164119299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,455 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,455 miles
    Test number
    600443669312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,432 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,432 miles
    Test number
    919291336829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,391 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,391 miles
    Test number
    815965547600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,155 miles (+10)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    176466061805
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement are bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail82,145 miles (+8,272)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,145 miles
    Test number
    467731258414
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement are bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass73,873 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,873 miles
    Test number
    773169845240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,897 miles (+3,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,897 miles
    Test number
    721039456735
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

  17. Pass65,748 miles (+3,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,748 miles
    Test number
    634674772477
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre O/S/R

  18. Pass62,419 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,419 miles
    Test number
    167230692505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,911 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,911 miles
    Test number
    318712215037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,431 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,431 miles
    Test number
    158933004067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,130 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,130 miles
    Test number
    397929603079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,568 miles (+4,042)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,568 miles
    Test number
    809339002035
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked and perished on side walls plus offside rear no cords visible

  23. Pass42,526 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,526 miles
    Test number
    276337001054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,079 miles (+4,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,079 miles
    Test number
    742020820030
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass33,554 miles (+4,321)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,554 miles
    Test number
    163068309428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,233 miles (+4,463)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,233 miles
    Test number
    102827308405
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

  27. Fail24,770 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,770 miles
    Test number
    102885927453
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth offside tyre sidewalls cracked and perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged and perished

  28. Pass24,770 miles (+5,955)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,770 miles
    Test number
    574955127029
    • NoteBoth offside tyre sidewalls cracked and perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged and perished

  29. Pass18,815 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,815 miles
    Test number
    433482165318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail18,814 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,814 miles
    Test number
    174137555369
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LM52 GJK

Does LM52 GJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 GJK is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 GJK?
The MOT on LM52 GJK is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 GJK done?
LM52 GJK was recorded at 106,673 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,221 miles a year.
Has LM52 GJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 GJK has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 GJK 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 GJK find?
LM52 GJK passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: engine management lamp on; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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