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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LM52 RCFMOT history

LM52 RCF is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 20 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

LM52 RCF red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2023
Mileage
126,587 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 RCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 RCF was last recorded at 126,587 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 5,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,556 miles · 19 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,031 miles
Average per year
5,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,587 miles
  • 2021 – 121,556 miles
  • 2020 – 117,954 miles
  • 2019 – 111,534 miles
  • 2018 – 107,377 miles
  • 2017 – 102,998 miles
  • 2016 – 98,094 miles
  • 2015 – 94,436 miles
  • 2014 – 90,699 miles
  • 2013 – 85,606 miles
  • 2012 – 79,201 miles
  • 2011 – 74,087 miles
  • 2010 – 70,413 miles
  • 2009 – 64,452 miles
  • 2008 – 54,818 miles
  • 2007 – 45,912 miles
  • 2006 – 34,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,587 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,587 miles (+5,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,587 miles
    Test number
    345050383791
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass121,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,556 miles
    Test number
    884274396690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,556 miles (+3,602)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,556 miles
    Test number
    880016692431
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r handbrake linkage stuck forward and slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass117,954 miles (+6,420)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,954 miles
    Test number
    638110868306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,534 miles (+4,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,534 miles
    Test number
    931312982387
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken but still surports exhaust
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

  6. Pass107,377 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,377 miles
    Test number
    554595356557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,998 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,998 miles
    Test number
    715777152507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,094 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    720130483864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,436 miles
    Test number
    845962725048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,436 miles (+3,737)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,436 miles
    Test number
    986852025036
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass90,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,699 miles
    Test number
    656003914064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,699 miles (+5,093)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,699 miles
    Test number
    137850014056
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass85,606 miles (+6,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,606 miles
    Test number
    766347913044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,201 miles
    Test number
    576511612040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  15. Fail79,201 miles (+5,114)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,201 miles
    Test number
    595161712094
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  16. Pass74,087 miles (+3,674)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    878651311079
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn both sides

  17. Fail70,413 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,413 miles
    Test number
    121862930031
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass70,413 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,413 miles
    Test number
    434762630030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,452 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,452 miles
    Test number
    160546339421
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass64,452 miles (+9,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,452 miles
    Test number
    582216539094
    • 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)

  21. Pass54,818 miles (+8,906)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,818 miles
    Test number
    224630338045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,912 miles (+11,368)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    151581137491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,544 miles
    Test number
    864917836060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,544 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,544 miles
    Test number
    132814336492
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about LM52 RCF

Does LM52 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 RCF expired on 5 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 RCF?
The MOT on LM52 RCF expired on 5 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 RCF done?
LM52 RCF was recorded at 126,587 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 5,767 miles a year.
Has LM52 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 RCF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 RCF 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 RCF find?
LM52 RCF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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