
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
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.
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.
Pass155,463 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 155,463 miles
- Test number
- 969617607089
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Pass118,234 miles (+4,793)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 118,234 miles
- Test number
- 655016854284
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass109,836 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 109,836 miles
- Test number
- 135412922238
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass107,816 miles (+1,580)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 107,816 miles
- Test number
- 677818111370
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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)
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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