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Audi A3

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LS52 ETEMOT history

LS52 ETE is a green petrol Audi A3 first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

LS52 ETE green Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2024
Mileage
174,639 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 ETE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS52 ETE was last recorded at 174,639 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 4,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,220 miles · 19 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4,419 miles
Average per year
7,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,639 miles
  • 2023 – 170,220 miles
  • 2022 – 166,464 miles
  • 2021 – 164,852 miles
  • 2020 – 160,548 miles
  • 2019 – 158,660 miles
  • 2018 – 156,812 miles
  • 2017 – 152,646 miles
  • 2016 – 140,272 miles
  • 2015 – 125,876 miles
  • 2014 – 113,471 miles
  • 2013 – 99,007 miles
  • 2012 – 88,740 miles
  • 2011 – 83,668 miles
  • 2010 – 78,739 miles
  • 2009 – 74,479 miles
  • 2008 – 69,210 miles
  • 2007 – 53,235 miles
  • 2006 – 35,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,639 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail174,639 miles (+4,419)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,639 miles
    Test number
    859422750826
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass170,220 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    170,220 miles
    Test number
    907211750569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail170,219 miles (+3,755)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,219 miles
    Test number
    694395936930
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,464 miles (+1,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    166,464 miles
    Test number
    664386946783
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass164,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    164,852 miles
    Test number
    931104586618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light broken

  6. Fail164,852 miles (+4,304)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,852 miles
    Test number
    219488824718
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light broken

  7. Pass160,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    160,548 miles
    Test number
    959618405544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,548 miles (+1,888)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,548 miles
    Test number
    405610638881
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass158,660 miles (+1,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,660 miles
    Test number
    471852180354
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass156,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,812 miles
    Test number
    101209242993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail156,812 miles (+4,166)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,812 miles
    Test number
    606673588322
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass152,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    152,646 miles
    Test number
    446241659304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail152,646 miles (+12,374)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,646 miles
    Test number
    472107007844
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass140,272 miles (+14,396)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    140,272 miles
    Test number
    625009090715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,876 miles (+12,405)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,876 miles
    Test number
    115328335102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,471 miles (+14,464)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,471 miles
    Test number
    819432564169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront flexy exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear roadwheel slightly distorted

  17. Pass99,007 miles (+10,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,007 miles
    Test number
    306836633196
    • NoteCentre exhaust section loose

  18. Pass88,740 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,740 miles
    Test number
    275011532152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,668 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,668 miles
    Test number
    248493731438
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,668 miles (+4,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,668 miles
    Test number
    729393631191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass78,739 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,739 miles
    Test number
    212717930411
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail78,738 miles (+4,259)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,738 miles
    Test number
    810975030117
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass74,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,479 miles
    Test number
    740900719186
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail74,479 miles (+5,269)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,479 miles
    Test number
    784980919135
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass69,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,210 miles
    Test number
    172833398473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail69,210 miles (+15,975)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,210 miles
    Test number
    352873798044
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,235 miles (+17,807)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,235 miles
    Test number
    402389207173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,428 miles
    Test number
    791490716107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 ETE

Does LS52 ETE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 ETE expired on 20 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 ETE?
The MOT on LS52 ETE expired on 20 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 ETE done?
LS52 ETE was recorded at 174,639 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 7,726 miles a year.
Has LS52 ETE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 ETE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 ETE 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 LS52 ETE find?
LS52 ETE failed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; emissions unable to be completed; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration, and 7 more.

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