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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM52 XHOMOT history

LM52 XHO is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 205,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

LM52 XHO black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2022
Mileage
205,327 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 XHO was last recorded at 205,327 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 10,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,263 miles · 1 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
10,064 miles
Average per year
10,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,327 miles
  • 2021 – 195,263 miles
  • 2020 – 185,440 miles
  • 2019 – 171,226 miles
  • 2018 – 158,438 miles
  • 2017 – 138,605 miles
  • 2016 – 123,612 miles
  • 2015 – 111,416 miles
  • 2014 – 104,177 miles
  • 2013 – 90,818 miles
  • 2012 – 83,822 miles
  • 2011 – 78,183 miles
  • 2010 – 66,412 miles
  • 2009 – 52,281 miles
  • 2008 – 39,962 miles
  • 2007 – 34,628 miles
  • 2006 – 29,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail205,327 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn
  • AdvisoryExhaust system is corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine management light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail205,327 miles (+10,064)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,327 miles
    Test number
    265137380193
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass195,263 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    195,263 miles
    Test number
    642730469689
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension sub-frame is corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail195,263 miles (+9,823)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,263 miles
    Test number
    930397925393
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension sub-frame is corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass185,440 miles (+14,214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    185,440 miles
    Test number
    433360437515
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded and central exhaust support bracket is weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,226 miles (+12,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    171,226 miles
    Test number
    394889094831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight brake bind while rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass158,438 miles (+5,482)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    158,438 miles
    Test number
    947726157750
    • AdvisoryBoth reversing lights inoperative
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass152,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    152,956 miles
    Test number
    976546271692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  8. Fail152,956 miles (+14,351)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,956 miles
    Test number
    110544769205
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre pressures low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  9. Pass138,605 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    138,605 miles
    Test number
    857590818043
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail138,558 miles (+14,946)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,558 miles
    Test number
    904157769064
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass123,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,612 miles
    Test number
    852751363460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,612 miles (+12,196)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,612 miles
    Test number
    115514758838
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass111,416 miles (+7,239)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,416 miles
    Test number
    918746305146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,177 miles (+13,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,177 miles
    Test number
    279475514123
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass90,818 miles (+6,996)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,818 miles
    Test number
    348777253026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTrims fitted to the outer sills and inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

  16. Pass83,822 miles (+5,639)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,822 miles
    Test number
    686056082041
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine under cover missing

  17. Pass78,183 miles (+11,771)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,183 miles
    Test number
    215124081059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside inner c.v gaiter insecure
    • NoteTrims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

  18. Pass66,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,412 miles
    Test number
    111322580481
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Fail66,412 miles (+14,131)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,412 miles
    Test number
    191471880474
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass52,281 miles (+12,319)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,281 miles
    Test number
    111071649035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,962 miles (+5,334)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,962 miles
    Test number
    534696438066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,628 miles
    Test number
    380416427074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,628 miles (+4,830)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,628 miles
    Test number
    454456627056
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass29,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,798 miles
    Test number
    824837016010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XHO

Does LM52 XHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XHO expired on 1 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XHO?
The MOT on LM52 XHO expired on 1 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XHO done?
LM52 XHO was recorded at 205,327 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 10,332 miles a year.
Has LM52 XHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XHO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 XHO 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 XHO find?
LM52 XHO failed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 3 major defects and 8 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; emissions not tested due to exhaust condition; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 8 more.

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