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Audi A3

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 ACZMOT history

LB56 ACZ is a green diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,895 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ACZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ACZ was last recorded at 144,895 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,889 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,006 miles
Average per year
7,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,895 miles
  • 2024 – 142,889 miles
  • 2023 – 141,701 miles
  • 2022 – 139,690 miles
  • 2021 – 108,813 miles
  • 2020 – 105,676 miles
  • 2019 – 103,206 miles
  • 2018 – 98,472 miles
  • 2017 – 92,793 miles
  • 2016 – 88,700 miles
  • 2015 – 80,559 miles
  • 2014 – 65,906 miles
  • 2013 – 54,461 miles
  • 2012 – 49,009 miles
  • 2011 – 46,916 miles
  • 2010 – 37,877 miles
  • 2009 – 30,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,895 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Corrosion to rear subframe, suspension & braking components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,895 miles (+2,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,895 miles
    Test number
    477494085529
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,889 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,889 miles
    Test number
    792486187024
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe, suspension & braking components
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail142,880 miles (+1,179)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,880 miles
    Test number
    831422769484
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe, suspension & braking components
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,701 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,701 miles
    Test number
    217621283396
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail141,700 miles (+2,010)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,700 miles
    Test number
    710092637582
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,690 miles (+30,877)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,690 miles
    Test number
    862036527401
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,813 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,813 miles
    Test number
    645947552395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,676 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,676 miles
    Test number
    208881414853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,206 miles
    Test number
    717607817765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail103,206 miles (+4,734)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,206 miles
    Test number
    565617958055
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,472 miles
    Test number
    758083337987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail98,470 miles (+5,677)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,470 miles
    Test number
    226533226870
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass92,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,793 miles
    Test number
    456793653594
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked and perished

  14. Fail92,789 miles (+4,089)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,789 miles
    Test number
    651365026626
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked and perished

  15. Pass88,700 miles (+8,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,700 miles
    Test number
    288062073868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass80,559 miles (+14,653)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,559 miles
    Test number
    112486284543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,906 miles (+11,445)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,906 miles
    Test number
    927079674281
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass54,461 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,461 miles
    Test number
    105697873273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,009 miles (+2,093)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,009 miles
    Test number
    196144092251
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass46,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,916 miles
    Test number
    815880791250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,904 miles (+9,027)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,904 miles
    Test number
    358030691443
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass37,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,877 miles
    Test number
    342647570280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,877 miles (+7,630)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,877 miles
    Test number
    854157070267
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    760915079215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 ACZ

Does LB56 ACZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 ACZ is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ACZ?
The MOT on LB56 ACZ is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 ACZ done?
LB56 ACZ was recorded at 144,895 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 7,082 miles a year.
Has LB56 ACZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ACZ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 ACZ 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 LB56 ACZ find?
LB56 ACZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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