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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LS52 TJUMOT history

LS52 TJU is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LS52 TJU silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
68,526 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 TJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 TJU was last recorded at 68,526 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,081 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
445 miles
Average per year
2,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,526 miles
  • 2025 – 68,081 miles
  • 2024 – 67,665 miles
  • 2023 – 67,260 miles
  • 2022 – 67,014 miles
  • 2021 – 66,947 miles
  • 2020 – 66,943 miles
  • 2019 – 66,610 miles
  • 2018 – 66,020 miles
  • 2017 – 65,484 miles
  • 2016 – 65,346 miles
  • 2015 – 62,852 miles
  • 2014 – 59,905 miles
  • 2013 – 56,531 miles
  • 2012 – 53,772 miles
  • 2011 – 52,464 miles
  • 2010 – 50,699 miles
  • 2009 – 48,475 miles
  • 2008 – 37,221 miles
  • 2006 – 18,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,526 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,526 miles (+445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    68,526 miles
    Test number
    847117960670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass68,081 miles (+416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,081 miles
    Test number
    764115996365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass67,665 miles (+405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,665 miles
    Test number
    212661011558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,260 miles (+246)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,260 miles
    Test number
    524906752651
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass67,014 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,014 miles
    Test number
    247079738210
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass66,947 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,947 miles
    Test number
    241043543802
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass66,943 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,943 miles
    Test number
    578206171971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,610 miles (+590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    66,610 miles
    Test number
    107670787580
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,020 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,020 miles
    Test number
    619974519799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,484 miles
    Test number
    563360055326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,484 miles (+138)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,484 miles
    Test number
    130530905468
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass65,346 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,346 miles
    Test number
    268250198759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,852 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,852 miles
    Test number
    538898175093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,905 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,905 miles
    Test number
    965838174014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,531 miles
    Test number
    949681483080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail56,531 miles (+2,759)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,531 miles
    Test number
    766500683081
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass53,772 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,772 miles
    Test number
    668176582074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,464 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,464 miles
    Test number
    439807381076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,699 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,699 miles
    Test number
    403753680091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,475 miles (+11,254)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,475 miles
    Test number
    763581799005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,221 miles (+18,554)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,221 miles
    Test number
    651928408182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,667 miles
    Test number
    204639446211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 TJU

Does LS52 TJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 TJU is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 TJU?
The MOT on LS52 TJU is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 TJU done?
LS52 TJU was recorded at 68,526 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,551 miles a year.
Has LS52 TJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 TJU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on LS52 TJU 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 TJU find?
LS52 TJU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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