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LS52THV
2003 AUDI S3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
General Information
- Registration LS52THV
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model S3
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,463 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2024 8 Jun 20263 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 155,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
26 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,040 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,514 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge ADVISE replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge--ADVISE replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
25 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 148,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge ADVISE replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge--ADVISE replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
12 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,333 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- battery loose
- Front exhaust fittings
28 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,090 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers
- advise condition of exhaust
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 137,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- advise headlight washers not working
- advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers
- advise condition of exhaust
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,353 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,969 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed chafed on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,377 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal perishing and has crackes
8 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 126,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal perishing and has crackes
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,214 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 121,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,234 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2015 8 Jun 20262 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,441 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 113,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,836 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2013 8 Jun 20267 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 109,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
14 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 107,816 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2012 8 Jun 202625 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 106,236 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
27 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 103,733 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 98,858 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 91,821 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
20 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 77,075 MI
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LS52THV was registered on 2003-01-06
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