Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LM52 VZTMOT history
LM52 VZT is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,322 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 163,322 mi
- At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,021 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 VZT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 VZT was last recorded at 163,322 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 12,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 150,611 miles · 24 Jan 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 12,711 miles
- Average per year
- 7,021 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 163,322 miles
- 2019 – 150,611 miles
- 2018 – 150,583 miles
- 2017 – 143,716 miles
- 2016 – 135,586 miles
- 2015 – 122,415 miles
- 2014 – 112,518 miles
- 2013 – 98,851 miles
- 2012 – 86,528 miles
- 2011 – 77,253 miles
- 2010 – 70,108 miles
- 2009 – 67,954 miles
- 2008 – 59,348 miles
- 2007 – 48,994 miles
- 2006 – 42,901 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,322 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,322 miles (+12,711)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 163,322 miles
- Test number
- 236763352166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,611 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 150,611 miles
- Test number
- 902915012694
- AdvisoryOffside front top suspension mounting rubber bush has play
Fail150,611 miles (+28)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,611 miles
- Test number
- 838071778670
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front top suspension mounting rubber bush has play
Fail150,583 miles (+6,867)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,583 miles
- Test number
- 950008864260
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,716 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 143,716 miles
- Test number
- 124026581618
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail143,716 miles (+8,130)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,716 miles
- Test number
- 247966181828
- DangerousSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass135,586 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 135,586 miles
- Test number
- 661329779974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,586 miles (+13,171)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,586 miles
- Test number
- 452087454023
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass122,415 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 122,415 miles
- Test number
- 789127658768
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail122,415 miles (+9,897)1 failure9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,415 miles
- Test number
- 242602349053
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass112,518 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 112,518 miles
- Test number
- 738605144365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
Fail112,518 miles (+13,667)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,518 miles
- Test number
- 838615644399
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
Pass98,851 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 98,851 miles
- Test number
- 456942123413
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail98,851 miles (+12,323)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,851 miles
- Test number
- 937082923353
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass86,528 miles (+9,275)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 86,528 miles
- Test number
- 596706942356
- 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)
- NoteAirbag warning lamp illuminated.
Pass77,253 miles (+7,145)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 77,253 miles
- Test number
- 225000751330
- NoteFront disces rusty
Pass70,108 miles (+2,154)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 70,108 miles
- Test number
- 852061750378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,954 miles (+8,606)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 67,954 miles
- Test number
- 171267239343
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass59,348 miles (+10,354)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 59,348 miles
- Test number
- 714387828367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 48,994 miles
- Test number
- 241827747318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,993 miles (+6,092)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,993 miles
- Test number
- 162427347370
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass42,901 miles (+7,680)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 42,901 miles
- Test number
- 141378546320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 35,221 miles
- Test number
- 990103416010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 VZT
- Does LM52 VZT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 VZT expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 VZT?
- The MOT on LM52 VZT expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 VZT done?
- LM52 VZT was recorded at 163,322 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 7,021 miles a year.
- Has LM52 VZT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 VZT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on LM52 VZT 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 VZT find?
- LM52 VZT passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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