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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

LM52 LARMOT history

LM52 LAR is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LM52 LAR black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,799 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LAR was last recorded at 88,799 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,790 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,799 miles
  • 2025 – 82,986 miles
  • 2024 – 75,942 miles
  • 2023 – 75,582 miles
  • 2022 – 72,128 miles
  • 2021 – 63,830 miles
  • 2020 – 61,024 miles
  • 2019 – 55,938 miles
  • 2018 – 49,738 miles
  • 2017 – 43,836 miles
  • 2016 – 39,090 miles
  • 2015 – 34,496 miles
  • 2014 – 31,250 miles
  • 2013 – 28,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,799 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,799 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,799 miles
    Test number
    302725625259
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail88,790 miles (+5,804)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,790 miles
    Test number
    414102122090
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,986 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,986 miles
    Test number
    387273314426
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrying arms very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrying arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrying arms very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrying arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail82,986 miles (+7,044)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,986 miles
    Test number
    255996146656
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrying arms very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrying arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrying arms very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrying arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass75,942 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,942 miles
    Test number
    616009452821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,582 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,582 miles
    Test number
    307191391365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,128 miles (+8,298)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,128 miles
    Test number
    147614913684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,830 miles (+2,806)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,830 miles
    Test number
    397370756289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,024 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    755534015313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail61,023 miles (+5,085)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,023 miles
    Test number
    869124293383
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass55,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,938 miles
    Test number
    365611296564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail55,933 miles (+6,195)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,933 miles
    Test number
    252390058572
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring deteriorated / rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass49,738 miles (+5,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,738 miles
    Test number
    368881586133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass43,836 miles (+4,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,836 miles
    Test number
    675308234587
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass39,090 miles (+4,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,090 miles
    Test number
    696807232722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass34,496 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,496 miles
    Test number
    299937665415
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail34,496 miles (+3,246)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,496 miles
    Test number
    418397365163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass31,250 miles (+3,156)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,250 miles
    Test number
    185690474105
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre tread cracking with deep cut to inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass28,094 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,094 miles
    Test number
    186028163151
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM52 LAR

Does LM52 LAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 LAR is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LAR?
The MOT on LM52 LAR is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 LAR done?
LM52 LAR was recorded at 88,799 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,761 miles a year.
Has LM52 LAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LAR has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 LAR 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 LAR find?
LM52 LAR passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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