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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM52 JKNMOT history

LM52 JKN is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 152,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

LM52 JKN silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
152,487 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JKN was last recorded at 152,487 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 1,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2008: 56,271 miles, lower than 409,101 miles on 27 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,815 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,672 miles
Average per year
6,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,487 miles
  • 2024 – 150,815 miles
  • 2023 – 145,669 miles
  • 2022 – 140,413 miles
  • 2021 – 136,297 miles
  • 2020 – 134,453 miles
  • 2019 – 131,106 miles
  • 2018 – 124,124 miles
  • 2017 – 115,418 miles
  • 2016 – 110,451 miles
  • 2015 – 105,603 miles
  • 2014 – 97,426 miles
  • 2013 – 93,003 miles
  • 2012 – 88,248 miles
  • 2011 – 84,849 miles
  • 2010 – 78,405 miles
  • 2009 – 64,887 miles
  • 2008 – 56,281 miles
  • 2007 – 409,101 miles
  • 2006 – 32,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,487 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH Headlamps going opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seepage. (8.4.1 (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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front brake discs back plates required

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front wiper blades starting to split on ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,487 miles (+1,672)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,487 miles
    Test number
    154964302684
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH Headlamps going opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seepage. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,815 miles (+5,146)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,815 miles
    Test number
    874592393181
    • AdvisoryBOTH Rear Shock Absorbers corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Subframe Rear Mounting Bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,669 miles
    Test number
    152666986311
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Possible Breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail145,669 miles (+5,256)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,669 miles
    Test number
    217594246996
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly Misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Possible Breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass140,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,413 miles
    Test number
    795332369021
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs back plates required
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail140,413 miles (+4,116)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,413 miles
    Test number
    475036759792
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs back plates required
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass136,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,297 miles
    Test number
    294628684429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  8. Fail136,297 miles (+1,844)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,297 miles
    Test number
    602718368830
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  9. Pass134,453 miles (+3,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,453 miles
    Test number
    711800313369
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,106 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,106 miles
    Test number
    124148639765
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Going opaque (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Going opaque (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail131,105 miles (+6,981)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,105 miles
    Test number
    288397132786
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Going opaque (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Going opaque (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass124,124 miles (+8,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,124 miles
    Test number
    264270096024
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass115,418 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,418 miles
    Test number
    778920948017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail115,416 miles (+4,965)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,416 miles
    Test number
    861769724321
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens requires cleaning (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass110,451 miles (+4,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,451 miles
    Test number
    780883270403
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear plus 2 rears [4 pipes] (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside head lamp lens faded/discoloured

  16. Pass105,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,603 miles
    Test number
    513976512500
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to split on ends

  17. Fail105,603 miles (+8,177)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,603 miles
    Test number
    371959066626
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to split on ends

  18. Fail97,426 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,426 miles
    Test number
    739079464243
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edge

  19. Pass97,426 miles (+4,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,426 miles
    Test number
    819839164276
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edge

  20. Pass93,003 miles (+4,755)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,003 miles
    Test number
    177911673231
    • NoteCracking in tread of front tyres
    • NoteCuts in rear tyre sidewalls
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded

  21. Pass88,248 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    679491172215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,849 miles (+6,444)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,849 miles
    Test number
    509082751063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,405 miles
    Test number
    622766540084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Fail78,405 miles (+13,518)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,405 miles
    Test number
    633806140021
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass64,887 miles (+8,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,887 miles
    Test number
    771477829053
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass56,281 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,281 miles
    Test number
    752541658025
    • NoteEngine management light staying on

  27. Fail56,271 miles (-352,830)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,271 miles
    Test number
    601371858018
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light staying on

  28. Pass409,101 miles (+376,916)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    409,101 miles
    Test number
    461208757097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,185 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,185 miles
    Test number
    593015736191
    • NoteN/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM.N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

Questions about LM52 JKN

Does LM52 JKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 JKN expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JKN?
The MOT on LM52 JKN expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 JKN done?
LM52 JKN was recorded at 152,487 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 6,221 miles a year.
Has LM52 JKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JKN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 JKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 JKN find?
LM52 JKN passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps going opaque.; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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