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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LS52 XVCMOT history

LS52 XVC is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 14 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2022.

LS52 XVC grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2023
Mileage
141,811 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 XVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 XVC was last recorded at 141,811 miles on 4 Jan 2022, 9,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,408 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
9,403 miles
Average per year
7,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,811 miles
  • 2021 – 132,408 miles
  • 2019 – 115,850 miles
  • 2018 – 105,592 miles
  • 2017 – 91,926 miles
  • 2016 – 83,142 miles
  • 2014 – 81,834 miles
  • 2013 – 76,608 miles
  • 2012 – 71,968 miles
  • 2011 – 59,228 miles
  • 2010 – 52,717 miles
  • 2009 – 43,960 miles
  • 2008 – 35,493 miles
  • 2007 – 29,673 miles
  • 2006 – 22,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,811 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emissions limits only just met (6.1.2 (a))

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 emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,811 miles (+9,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,811 miles
    Test number
    802300653278
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emissions limits only just met (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass132,408 miles (+16,558)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,408 miles
    Test number
    465891686603
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated.
    • AdvisorySlight chip in windscreen.

  3. Pass115,850 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,850 miles
    Test number
    727690282160
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail115,849 miles (+10,257)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,849 miles
    Test number
    565031460192
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass105,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,592 miles
    Test number
    224214859685
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low and perished.
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror deteriorated.

  6. Fail105,592 miles (+13,666)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,592 miles
    Test number
    390046199469
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low and perished.
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror deteriorated.

  7. Pass91,926 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,926 miles
    Test number
    503022826600
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge.

  8. Fail91,926 miles (+8,784)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,926 miles
    Test number
    521382710542
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge.

  9. Pass83,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,142 miles
    Test number
    508409662420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail83,142 miles (+1,308)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,142 miles
    Test number
    874625633329
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass81,834 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,834 miles
    Test number
    445228514393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,699 miles (+5,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,699 miles
    Test number
    807062714339
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass76,608 miles (+4,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,608 miles
    Test number
    105997013319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass71,968 miles (+7,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,968 miles
    Test number
    435984222461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass64,325 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,325 miles
    Test number
    405780312031
    • NoteESP light comes on

  16. Fail64,325 miles (+5,097)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,325 miles
    Test number
    635850712014
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteESP light comes on

  17. Pass59,228 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,228 miles
    Test number
    855721431039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,717 miles
    Test number
    493812810066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,716 miles (+8,756)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,716 miles
    Test number
    624362010006
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  20. Pass43,960 miles (+8,467)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    573203519029
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split completly,

  21. Pass35,493 miles (+5,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    102785118429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,673 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,673 miles
    Test number
    402390227089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,637 miles
    Test number
    443188016014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS52 XVC

Does LS52 XVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 XVC expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 XVC?
The MOT on LS52 XVC expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 XVC done?
LS52 XVC was recorded at 141,811 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2022, an average of 7,466 miles a year.
Has LS52 XVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 XVC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LS52 XVC 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 XVC find?
LS52 XVC passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emissions limits only just met.

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