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Audi A6

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LS52 ESSMOT history

LS52 ESS is a black diesel Audi A6 first used on 26 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.

LS52 ESS black Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2025
Mileage
178,140 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 ESS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 ESS was last recorded at 178,140 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2016: 86,347 miles, lower than 163,331 miles on 19 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,133 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
10,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,140 miles
  • 2023 – 160,388 miles
  • 2022 – 141,216 miles
  • 2021 – 133,789 miles
  • 2020 – 124,972 miles
  • 2019 – 117,144 miles
  • 2018 – 107,206 miles
  • 2017 – 95,055 miles
  • 2016 – 86,347 miles
  • 2015 – 80,251 miles
  • 2014 – 70,914 miles
  • 2013 – 56,660 miles
  • 2012 – 52,915 miles
  • 2011 – 45,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,140 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,140 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    178,140 miles
    Test number
    833030461406
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail178,133 miles (+17,745)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,133 miles
    Test number
    537321111224
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass160,388 miles (+19,172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,388 miles
    Test number
    647192575426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass141,216 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,216 miles
    Test number
    275480883672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,789 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,789 miles
    Test number
    998113261503
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut inoperative

  6. Fail133,789 miles (+8,817)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,789 miles
    Test number
    875618718096
    • MajorNearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut inoperative

  7. Pass124,972 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,972 miles
    Test number
    652806349340
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail124,972 miles (+7,828)1 major2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,972 miles
    Test number
    365125710697
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass117,144 miles (+9,938)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,144 miles
    Test number
    326694171672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass107,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,206 miles
    Test number
    676005129987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail107,206 miles (+12,151)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,206 miles
    Test number
    557580924113
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass95,055 miles (+8,708)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,055 miles
    Test number
    856321982082
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald not far off cords (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald not far of cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Nail in tyre shoulder
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front&rear on inner faces (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass86,347 miles (-76,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,347 miles
    Test number
    217384275104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail163,331 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,331 miles
    Test number
    440932675912
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail86,322 miles (+6,071)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,322 miles
    Test number
    439345088152
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,251 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,251 miles
    Test number
    778932055073
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail80,251 miles (+9,337)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,251 miles
    Test number
    229882455096
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass70,914 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,914 miles
    Test number
    936029544075
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFront inner brake pads wearing low visual

  19. Fail70,914 miles (+14,254)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,914 miles
    Test number
    156919844063
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFront inner brake pads wearing low visual

  20. Pass56,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,660 miles
    Test number
    279752453048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,660 miles (+3,745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,660 miles
    Test number
    408092453056
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass52,915 miles (+7,425)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,915 miles
    Test number
    889716712263
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges .

  23. Pass45,490 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,490 miles
    Test number
    858636631202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS52 ESS

Does LS52 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 ESS expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 ESS?
The MOT on LS52 ESS expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 ESS done?
LS52 ESS was recorded at 178,140 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 10,581 miles a year.
Has LS52 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 ESS has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 ESS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 ESS find?
LS52 ESS passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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