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Audi S3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LS52 THVMOT history

LS52 THV is a grey petrol Audi S3 first used on 6 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

LS52 THV grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2024
Mileage
155,463 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 THV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 THV was last recorded at 155,463 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,431 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
4,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,463 miles
  • 2022 – 152,040 miles
  • 2021 – 148,514 miles
  • 2020 – 142,333 miles
  • 2019 – 137,090 miles
  • 2018 – 135,353 miles
  • 2017 – 129,969 miles
  • 2016 – 126,377 miles
  • 2015 – 121,214 miles
  • 2014 – 118,234 miles
  • 2013 – 113,441 miles
  • 2012 – 109,836 miles
  • 2011 – 107,816 miles
  • 2010 – 106,236 miles
  • 2009 – 103,733 miles
  • 2008 – 98,858 miles
  • 2007 – 91,821 miles
  • 2006 – 77,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,463 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge--ADVISE replace soon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge ADVISE replace soon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,463 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,463 miles
    Test number
    969617607089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,431 miles (+3,391)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,431 miles
    Test number
    933993737845
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass152,040 miles (+3,526)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,040 miles
    Test number
    111996315848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass148,514 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,514 miles
    Test number
    209629889689
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge--ADVISE replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge ADVISE replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail148,514 miles (+6,181)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,514 miles
    Test number
    974362913934
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge--ADVISE replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge ADVISE replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass142,333 miles (+5,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,333 miles
    Test number
    453893425092
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust fittings
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
  7. Pass137,090 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    137,090 miles
    Test number
    810881917560
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of exhaust
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers, under trays and sill covers
  8. Fail137,051 miles (+1,698)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,051 miles
    Test number
    466502612000
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of exhaust
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers, under trays and sill covers
    • AdvisoryAdvise headlight washers not working
  9. Pass135,353 miles (+5,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,353 miles
    Test number
    875255038764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass129,969 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,969 miles
    Test number
    142296663021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail129,949 miles (+3,572)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,949 miles
    Test number
    705135243710
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed chafed on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass126,377 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    126,377 miles
    Test number
    578691818296
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing and has crackes
  13. Fail126,361 miles (+5,147)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,361 miles
    Test number
    112250739992
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing and has crackes
  14. Pass121,214 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,214 miles
    Test number
    706842115275
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  15. Fail121,214 miles (+2,980)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,214 miles
    Test number
    617311415236
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
  16. Pass118,234 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,234 miles
    Test number
    655016854284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,441 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    113,441 miles
    Test number
    725344013252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAir bag light not illumanating
  18. Fail113,441 miles (+3,605)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,441 miles
    Test number
    317844913426
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAir bag light not illumanating
  19. Pass109,836 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,836 miles
    Test number
    135412922238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,834 miles (+2,018)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,834 miles
    Test number
    166310122233
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  21. Pass107,816 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    107,816 miles
    Test number
    677818111370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,236 miles (+2,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    106,236 miles
    Test number
    991099820313
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  23. Pass103,733 miles (+4,875)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    103,733 miles
    Test number
    873861439399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteShow plates in boot
  24. Pass98,858 miles (+7,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    98,858 miles
    Test number
    352300148323
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Pass91,821 miles (+14,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    91,821 miles
    Test number
    804960047369
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  26. Pass77,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    77,075 miles
    Test number
    762014956398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 THV

Does LS52 THV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 THV expired on 25 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 THV?
The MOT on LS52 THV expired on 25 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 THV done?
LS52 THV was recorded at 155,463 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 4,644 miles a year.
Has LS52 THV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 THV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS52 THV 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 THV find?
LS52 THV passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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