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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LT52 CAMMOT history

LT52 CAM is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LT52 CAM black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
153,821 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 CAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 CAM was last recorded at 153,821 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,170 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,651 miles
Average per year
8,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,821 miles
  • 2025 – 151,170 miles
  • 2024 – 144,314 miles
  • 2023 – 131,965 miles
  • 2022 – 120,446 miles
  • 2021 – 117,333 miles
  • 2020 – 107,501 miles
  • 2019 – 97,798 miles
  • 2018 – 88,264 miles
  • 2017 – 82,450 miles
  • 2016 – 67,609 miles
  • 2015 – 59,337 miles
  • 2014 – 52,297 miles
  • 2013 – 43,614 miles
  • 2012 – 33,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,821 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INC SUBFRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,821 miles (+2,651)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    153,821 miles
    Test number
    813712487575
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INC SUBFRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass151,170 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    151,170 miles
    Test number
    516458474934
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NSR NAIL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail151,161 miles (+6,847)1 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,161 miles
    Test number
    374401282685
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users smoking and fumes at idle and more so when engine speed raised . (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeds manufacturers specified limit of 0.5 1/m. (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. tampered with on underside . (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing . (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside parking brake low performance . (1.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing . (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure coil spring incorrectly located at the bottom and moving around / knocking . (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing . (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing . (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/40x18 nail on inner edge - not repairable .
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 on 2.5 mm and inner edge worn - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass144,314 miles (+12,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,314 miles
    Test number
    103206085993
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass131,965 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    131,965 miles
    Test number
    559716345164
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail131,959 miles (+11,513)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,959 miles
    Test number
    767874868069
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass120,446 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,446 miles
    Test number
    889091315466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,333 miles (+9,832)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,333 miles
    Test number
    127350675354
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass107,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,501 miles
    Test number
    501310154806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,501 miles (+9,703)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,501 miles
    Test number
    423742282745
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  11. Pass97,798 miles (+9,534)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,798 miles
    Test number
    447245372886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,264 miles (+5,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,264 miles
    Test number
    160736296615
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted obscuring testable items

  13. Pass82,450 miles (+14,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,450 miles
    Test number
    572110574837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the edges

  14. Pass67,609 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,609 miles
    Test number
    320286900859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail67,527 miles (+8,190)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,527 miles
    Test number
    355439740154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,337 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,337 miles
    Test number
    128358965869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,297 miles (+8,683)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,297 miles
    Test number
    856479384240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,614 miles (+10,242)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,614 miles
    Test number
    548033843341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,372 miles
    Test number
    899895642310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 CAM

Does LT52 CAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 CAM is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 CAM?
The MOT on LT52 CAM is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 CAM done?
LT52 CAM was recorded at 153,821 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 8,710 miles a year.
Has LT52 CAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 CAM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LT52 CAM 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 LT52 CAM find?
LT52 CAM passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inc subframe.

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