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2003 AUDI A3
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- Registration LD52RLV
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 19 Apr 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,695 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,710 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,900 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,643 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,313 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,344 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2021 10 Jun 202612 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,104 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2020 10 Jun 202616 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,220 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,072 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2018 10 Jun 20264 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
5 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,512 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2017 10 Jun 20265 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,512 MI
10 Jun 20265 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,778 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2016 10 Jun 20265 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,778 MI
10 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,682 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,198 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
4 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,731 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2013 10 Jun 20264 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
6 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,091 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,863 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,163 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,759 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2009 10 Jun 20263 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,551 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2008 10 Jun 20264 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 56,465 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LD52RLV was registered on 2003-01-28
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