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LS52LWU
2002 AUDI A3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration LS52LWU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,344 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Covers damaged (5.2.4a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
14 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 138,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Covers damaged (5.2.4a)
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,290 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017 8 Jun 202627 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 126,290 MI
8 Jun 20269 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,790 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2016 8 Jun 202611 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,558 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,617 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2014 8 Jun 20261 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,992 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,112 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
10 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,574 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2011 8 Jun 20269 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
12 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,139 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2010 8 Jun 202630 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,075 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 8 Jun 202628 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,523 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2008 8 Jun 202628 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 42,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,562 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2007 8 Jun 20264 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 25,929 MI
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LS52LWU was registered on 2002-12-10
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