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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM52 PZWMOT history

LM52 PZW is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

LM52 PZW blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2026
Mileage
140,393 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 PZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 PZW was last recorded at 140,393 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,568 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
825 miles
Average per year
4,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,393 miles
  • 2024 – 139,568 miles
  • 2022 – 135,940 miles
  • 2021 – 133,666 miles
  • 2020 – 129,443 miles
  • 2019 – 126,100 miles
  • 2018 – 121,165 miles
  • 2017 – 116,693 miles
  • 2016 – 112,183 miles
  • 2015 – 109,015 miles
  • 2014 – 104,507 miles
  • 2013 – 98,369 miles
  • 2012 – 94,619 miles
  • 2011 – 91,198 miles
  • 2010 – 83,622 miles
  • 2009 – 81,885 miles
  • 2008 – 74,399 miles
  • 2007 – 64,489 miles
  • 2006 – 56,224 miles
  • 2005 – 48,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,393 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Sleeves (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,393 miles (+825)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,393 miles
    Test number
    614604608902
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Sleeves (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass139,568 miles (+3,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,568 miles
    Test number
    264016595640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,940 miles (+2)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,940 miles
    Test number
    345451095671
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front subframe bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2/3mm and worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2/3mm) and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail135,938 miles (+2,272)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,938 miles
    Test number
    893538862189
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front subframe bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2/3mm and worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2/3mm) and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass133,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,666 miles
    Test number
    248056472369
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail133,664 miles (+4,221)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,664 miles
    Test number
    433541814092
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass129,443 miles (+3,343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,443 miles
    Test number
    797590008942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

  8. Pass126,100 miles (+137)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,100 miles
    Test number
    144112555745
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail125,963 miles (+4,798)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,963 miles
    Test number
    851860457576
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass121,165 miles (+4,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,165 miles
    Test number
    536596058131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass116,693 miles (+4,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,693 miles
    Test number
    525302097829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass112,183 miles (+3,168)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    112,183 miles
    Test number
    924469377865
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake squeak from front brakes

  13. Pass109,015 miles (+4,508)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,015 miles
    Test number
    599111432050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit recommend change as soon as possible (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise from front end (front antiroll bar bushes)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing/splitting

  14. Pass104,507 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,507 miles
    Test number
    538091534383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail104,495 miles (+6,126)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,495 miles
    Test number
    338430334300
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine light remains on indicating a fault

  16. Pass98,369 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,369 miles
    Test number
    416882333442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,619 miles (+3,421)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,619 miles
    Test number
    415781342380
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  18. Pass91,198 miles (+7,576)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    308702531322
    • NoteAdvise both front brake discs slightly corroided on inside
    • NoteAdvise rear number plate slightly deterated

  19. Pass83,622 miles (+1,737)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,622 miles
    Test number
    362422240375
    • NoteNumber plates delaminating

  20. Pass81,885 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    604451149341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,399 miles (+9,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    74,399 miles
    Test number
    901677448361
    • 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)

  22. Pass64,489 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,489 miles
    Test number
    461118747427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,475 miles (+8,251)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,475 miles
    Test number
    212865047353
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass56,224 miles (+8,165)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    56,224 miles
    Test number
    293736146375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,059 miles
    Test number
    244946355332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 PZW

Does LM52 PZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 PZW expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 PZW?
The MOT on LM52 PZW expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 PZW done?
LM52 PZW was recorded at 140,393 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
Has LM52 PZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 PZW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 PZW 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 PZW find?
LM52 PZW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust mounting defective sleeves, and 7 more.

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