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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LB56 BRFMOT history

LB56 BRF is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2024
Mileage
160,651 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 BRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 BRF was last recorded at 160,651 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 5,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,037 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,614 miles
Average per year
9,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,651 miles
  • 2022 – 155,037 miles
  • 2021 – 150,872 miles
  • 2020 – 137,416 miles
  • 2019 – 119,185 miles
  • 2018 – 113,480 miles
  • 2017 – 104,411 miles
  • 2016 – 102,776 miles
  • 2015 – 93,246 miles
  • 2014 – 85,417 miles
  • 2013 – 80,133 miles
  • 2012 – 62,809 miles
  • 2011 – 46,788 miles
  • 2010 – 30,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,651 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,651 miles
    Test number
    720939992170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail160,651 miles (+5,614)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,651 miles
    Test number
    861066082449
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass155,037 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,037 miles
    Test number
    545077180872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail155,029 miles (+4,157)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,029 miles
    Test number
    529736481519
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror damaged, glass missing (3.3 (c))

  5. Pass150,872 miles (+19)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,872 miles
    Test number
    355353429308
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail150,853 miles (+13,437)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,853 miles
    Test number
    561188887855
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,416 miles (+18,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,416 miles
    Test number
    523903434966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,185 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,185 miles
    Test number
    764966307220
    • 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))

  9. Fail119,185 miles (+5,705)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,185 miles
    Test number
    193738254440
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (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))

  10. Pass113,480 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,480 miles
    Test number
    772874823772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail113,472 miles (+9,061)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,472 miles
    Test number
    903674019012
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing connector (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass104,411 miles (+1,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,411 miles
    Test number
    811978543996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass102,776 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,776 miles
    Test number
    991422048917
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible pipe damaged.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres just above the limit.
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper worn but still clear the windscreen.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail102,776 miles (+9,530)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,776 miles
    Test number
    813831435318
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working Bulb and lens missing. (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible pipe damaged.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres just above the limit.
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper worn but still clear the windscreen.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass93,246 miles (+7,829)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,246 miles
    Test number
    139904515186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped.
    • NoteOil misting around gearbox.

  16. Pass85,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,417 miles
    Test number
    269312364042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail85,417 miles (+5,284)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,417 miles
    Test number
    488912164036
    • 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)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,133 miles
    Test number
    897247253063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail80,128 miles (+17,319)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,128 miles
    Test number
    357637553004
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  20. Fail62,809 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,809 miles
    Test number
    537378012077
    • Repaired at testNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass62,809 miles (+16,021)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,809 miles
    Test number
    908498512004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,788 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,788 miles
    Test number
    129250741427
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass46,788 miles (+16,577)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,788 miles
    Test number
    209610241005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,211 miles
    Test number
    591016550057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 BRF

Does LB56 BRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 BRF expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 BRF?
The MOT on LB56 BRF expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 BRF done?
LB56 BRF was recorded at 160,651 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 9,686 miles a year.
Has LB56 BRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 BRF has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 BRF 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 BRF find?
LB56 BRF passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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