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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 XTZMOT history

LS52 XTZ is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 162,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

LS52 XTZ blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
162,015 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 XTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 XTZ was last recorded at 162,015 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,015 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,015 miles
  • 2021 – 159,217 miles
  • 2020 – 155,493 miles
  • 2019 – 152,514 miles
  • 2017 – 148,916 miles
  • 2016 – 141,429 miles
  • 2015 – 138,076 miles
  • 2014 – 134,804 miles
  • 2013 – 131,388 miles
  • 2012 – 127,878 miles
  • 2011 – 124,330 miles
  • 2010 – 117,222 miles
  • 2009 – 107,240 miles
  • 2008 – 98,350 miles
  • 2006 – 88,047 miles
  • 2005 – 81,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,015 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,015 miles
    Test number
    618665780607
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail162,015 miles (+2,798)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,015 miles
    Test number
    358794658948
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass159,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,217 miles
    Test number
    210398677887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail159,217 miles (+3,724)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,217 miles
    Test number
    243792452569
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass155,493 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,493 miles
    Test number
    545937892738
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail155,489 miles (+2,975)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,489 miles
    Test number
    852798565818
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,514 miles
    Test number
    574199279946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail152,514 miles (+3,598)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,514 miles
    Test number
    996841942611
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass148,916 miles (+3,316)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,916 miles
    Test number
    288392200978
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight travel on parking brake

  10. Pass145,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    145,600 miles
    Test number
    512467471748
    • 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)

  11. Fail145,600 miles (+4,171)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,600 miles
    Test number
    381633697686
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  12. Pass141,429 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    141,429 miles
    Test number
    326556351482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,076 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    138,076 miles
    Test number
    248559905069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,804 miles (+3,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    134,804 miles
    Test number
    709829904093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass131,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    131,388 miles
    Test number
    715754103047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail131,388 miles (+3,510)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,388 miles
    Test number
    847854903048
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass127,878 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    127,878 miles
    Test number
    248353712065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass124,330 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    124,330 miles
    Test number
    597374601079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,222 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,222 miles
    Test number
    390815710020
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted also underside front

  20. Pass117,222 miles (+9,982)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    117,222 miles
    Test number
    793585710018
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted also underside front

  21. Pass107,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    107,240 miles
    Test number
    310144319039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,240 miles (+8,890)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,240 miles
    Test number
    101853919492
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass98,350 miles (+120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    98,350 miles
    Test number
    103846318446
    • 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)

  24. Fail98,230 miles (+10,183)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    173301518423
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  25. Pass88,047 miles (+7,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    88,047 miles
    Test number
    892487346304
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass81,006 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    81,006 miles
    Test number
    704456745367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail80,812 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,812 miles
    Test number
    162971545363
    • FailureFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Questions about LS52 XTZ

Does LS52 XTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 XTZ expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 XTZ?
The MOT on LS52 XTZ expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 XTZ done?
LS52 XTZ was recorded at 162,015 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 5,038 miles a year.
Has LS52 XTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 XTZ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 XTZ 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 XTZ find?
LS52 XTZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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