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LS52SXT
2002 AUDI A3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS52SXT
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
19
Passes
13
Failures
59.38%
Pass Rate
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155 Total Defects Recorded
7 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 226,182 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Both sills at front corroded
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 226,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Both sills at front corroded
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 220,927 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Both sills corroded
- Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Coil spring corroded Nearside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 220,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Nearside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Both sills corroded
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 207,827 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2024 6 Jun 202615 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 207,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
17 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 196,456 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 183,865 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,524 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Sub-frame 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 by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 175,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame 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 by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 167,819 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020 6 Jun 202622 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 167,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside front and both rear 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
20 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,551 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 156,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 152,071 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Engine cover fitted
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust box deteriotated
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)
25 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 152,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Engine cover fitted
- Rear Exhaust box deteriotated
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,357 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust box deteriotated
- Engine cover fitted
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 143,550 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 143,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 138,792 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 138,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 133,851 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014 6 Jun 202628 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 133,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 129,276 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2013 6 Jun 202610 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 126,658 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2012 6 Jun 202610 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 126,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
19 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 124,511 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2011 6 Jun 202619 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 124,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
3 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 118,717 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
4 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 105,804 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2009 6 Jun 202627 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 92,628 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008 6 Jun 202627 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 92,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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LS52SXT was registered on 2002-11-14
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