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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB06 YCEMOT history

LB06 YCE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 16 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
179,271 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 YCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 YCE was last recorded at 179,271 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,238 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
8,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,271 miles
  • 2024 – 160,824 miles
  • 2023 – 147,099 miles
  • 2021 – 101,488 miles
  • 2020 – 84,799 miles
  • 2019 – 69,136 miles
  • 2018 – 68,134 miles
  • 2017 – 66,047 miles
  • 2016 – 63,833 miles
  • 2015 – 61,636 miles
  • 2014 – 57,628 miles
  • 2013 – 55,234 miles
  • 2012 – 53,379 miles
  • 2011 – 51,415 miles
  • 2010 – 50,125 miles
  • 2009 – 48,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,271 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central exhaust joiner. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot has a slight split.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion under coating. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,271 miles (+33)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    179,271 miles
    Test number
    563806992460
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central exhaust joiner. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot has a slight split.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion under coating. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,238 miles (+18,414)1 dangerous6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,238 miles
    Test number
    547275695811
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes have bubbling under coating. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central exhaust joiner. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot has a slight split.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,824 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,824 miles
    Test number
    594759240449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail160,824 miles (+13,725)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,824 miles
    Test number
    535061100779
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,099 miles
    Test number
    554057408501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,099 miles (+20,446)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,099 miles
    Test number
    850574248973
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass126,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,653 miles
    Test number
    986319131890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,653 miles (+25,165)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,653 miles
    Test number
    821794732612
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing lining not attached to backing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass101,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,488 miles
    Test number
    716966624917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail101,488 miles (+16,689)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,488 miles
    Test number
    164614556341
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,799 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,799 miles
    Test number
    149349395175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail84,772 miles (+7,337)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,772 miles
    Test number
    634830554396
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,435 miles (+8,299)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,435 miles
    Test number
    702482339273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,136 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,136 miles
    Test number
    923968335356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,115 miles (+981)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,115 miles
    Test number
    418453352159
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly uneven.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass68,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,134 miles
    Test number
    358846157085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  17. Fail68,134 miles (+2,087)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,134 miles
    Test number
    945116617947
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  18. Pass66,047 miles (+2,214)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,047 miles
    Test number
    708037393600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage and also badly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly perished
    • AdvisoryEmissions are too clean for emissions machine to detect
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted

  19. Pass63,833 miles (+2,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,833 miles
    Test number
    536812802223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted

  20. Pass61,636 miles (+4,008)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,636 miles
    Test number
    395342225265
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass57,628 miles (+2,394)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,628 miles
    Test number
    999785324299
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteNsr tyre has sidewall damage but no cords showing

  22. Pass55,234 miles (+1,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    409589813285
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perish

  23. Pass53,379 miles (+1,964)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    976906922288
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  24. Pass51,415 miles (+1,290)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,415 miles
    Test number
    188893121274
    • NoteCut in O/s/f tyre sidwall

  25. Pass50,125 miles (+2,017)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,125 miles
    Test number
    323013320498
    • NoteCut in offside front sidewall, no cords showing

  26. Pass48,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,108 miles
    Test number
    674659229251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB06 YCE

Does LB06 YCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 YCE is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 YCE?
The MOT on LB06 YCE is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 YCE done?
LB06 YCE was recorded at 179,271 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 8,002 miles a year.
Has LB06 YCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 YCE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB06 YCE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB06 YCE find?
LB06 YCE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust mounting defective central exhaust joiner.; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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