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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LX52 RZOMOT history

LX52 RZO is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 195,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2021.

LX52 RZO silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2022
Mileage
195,918 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 RZO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 RZO was last recorded at 195,918 miles on 6 Nov 2021, 5,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2010: 78,175 miles, lower than 85,963 miles on 26 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
190,182 miles · 6 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,736 miles
Average per year
9,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 195,918 miles
  • 2020 – 190,182 miles
  • 2019 – 181,999 miles
  • 2018 – 173,300 miles
  • 2017 – 163,824 miles
  • 2016 – 153,291 miles
  • 2015 – 141,829 miles
  • 2014 – 131,381 miles
  • 2013 – 122,445 miles
  • 2012 – 110,378 miles
  • 2011 – 89,784 miles
  • 2010 – 78,175 miles
  • 2009 – 85,963 miles
  • 2007 – 68,066 miles
  • 2006 – 49,659 miles
  • 2005 – 42,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,918 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner to outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass195,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    195,918 miles
    Test number
    398490359013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail195,918 miles (+5,736)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,918 miles
    Test number
    655766236040
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass190,182 miles (+8,183)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    190,182 miles
    Test number
    646039536455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,999 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    181,999 miles
    Test number
    905856747641
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail181,999 miles (+8,699)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,999 miles
    Test number
    656546780508
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides may clean up (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass173,300 miles (+9,476)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    173,300 miles
    Test number
    710263681299
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass163,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    163,824 miles
    Test number
    163179301027
    • AdvisorySills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry rusty req clean re pressure check wax oil grease preventive maintenance does work

  8. Fail163,824 miles (+135)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,824 miles
    Test number
    620290637739
    • DangerousFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS KICK TO RIGHT FOR EURO COUNTRIES (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILLS AS HOLES FRONT TO BACK MARKED CRAYON (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SMALL HOLE SILL TO FLOOR BEEN MARKED CRAYON BEEN JACKED ON (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySILLS FLOOR CHASSI ALL BRAKE PIPE REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW WHILE STILL GOOD

  9. Fail163,689 miles (+10,398)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,689 miles
    Test number
    200537808511
    • DangerousFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS KICK TO RIGHT FOR EURO COUNTRIES (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILLS AS HOLES FRONT TO BACK MARKED CRAYON (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SMALL HOLE SILL TO FLOOR BEEN MARKED CRAYON BEEN JACKED ON (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySILLS FLOOR CHASSI ALL BRAKE PIPE REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW WHILE STILL GOOD

  10. Pass153,291 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    153,291 miles
    Test number
    445223460972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,176 miles (+11,347)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,176 miles
    Test number
    693022184892
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass141,829 miles (+10,448)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,829 miles
    Test number
    915882484980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,381 miles (+8,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,381 miles
    Test number
    408230494260
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass122,445 miles (+12,067)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    122,445 miles
    Test number
    485811893281
    • NoteBoth front tyres...........
    • NoteNearside outer cv boot leaking.........
    • NoteRear btm shocker bushes..........

  15. Pass110,378 miles (+20,594)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,378 miles
    Test number
    808322082203
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight play both inner rack joints

  16. Pass89,784 miles (+11,609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,784 miles
    Test number
    736804081070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass78,175 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,175 miles
    Test number
    412415280078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteDamage to near side front bonnet

  18. Fail78,175 miles (-7,788)11 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,175 miles
    Test number
    443873080078
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteDamage to near side front bonnet
    • NoteNoise from power steering / pump /

  19. Pass85,963 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,963 miles
    Test number
    290087159090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail85,963 miles (+17,897)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,963 miles
    Test number
    752629549096
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail68,066 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,066 miles
    Test number
    720833687271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass68,066 miles (+18,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,066 miles
    Test number
    783773387263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass49,659 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,659 miles
    Test number
    390985756495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    42,512 miles
    Test number
    682330055257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,512 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,512 miles
    Test number
    582190055225
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX52 RZO

Does LX52 RZO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 RZO expired on 5 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 RZO?
The MOT on LX52 RZO expired on 5 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 RZO done?
LX52 RZO was recorded at 195,918 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2021, an average of 9,490 miles a year.
Has LX52 RZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 RZO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LX52 RZO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 RZO find?
LX52 RZO passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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