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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LB56 FRUMOT history

LB56 FRU is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2023
Mileage
179,394 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FRU was last recorded at 179,394 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 7,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,876 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,518 miles
Average per year
5,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,394 miles
  • 2021 – 171,876 miles
  • 2020 – 167,034 miles
  • 2019 – 161,303 miles
  • 2018 – 158,089 miles
  • 2017 – 156,093 miles
  • 2016 – 153,796 miles
  • 2015 – 151,111 miles
  • 2014 – 149,018 miles
  • 2013 – 146,612 miles
  • 2012 – 142,759 miles
  • 2011 – 129,414 miles
  • 2010 – 117,513 miles
  • 2009 – 103,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,394 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear chassis pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear chassis pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear brakes slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,394 miles (+7,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    179,394 miles
    Test number
    774711313037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear chassis pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear chassis pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass171,876 miles (+4,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    171,876 miles
    Test number
    409083016049
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main chassis pipe, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass167,034 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,034 miles
    Test number
    785350662097
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail167,034 miles (+5,731)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,034 miles
    Test number
    105535872826
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass161,303 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,303 miles
    Test number
    951479372649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,089 miles (+1,996)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,089 miles
    Test number
    120559821782
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass156,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    156,093 miles
    Test number
    164083201348
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  8. Fail156,093 miles (+2,297)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,093 miles
    Test number
    873996728139
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  9. Pass153,796 miles (+2,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    153,796 miles
    Test number
    524203215299
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryNearside front cv boot deteriorated & slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  10. Pass151,111 miles (+2,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    151,111 miles
    Test number
    464620982658
    • AdvisoryNearside outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly binding

  11. Fail149,018 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,018 miles
    Test number
    496920714378
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
    • NoteNearside front outer cv boot slightly cracking
    • NoteOffside front brake pads getting low

  12. Pass149,018 miles (+2,406)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    149,018 miles
    Test number
    605550514326
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
    • NoteNearside front outer cv boot slightly cracking
    • NoteOffside front brake pads getting low

  13. Pass146,612 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    146,612 miles
    Test number
    126755703372
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear caliper lever not fully returning

  14. Fail146,612 miles (+3,853)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,612 miles
    Test number
    306145403358
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear caliper lever not fully returning

  15. Pass142,759 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    142,759 miles
    Test number
    388954812307
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low and worn on inner edges
    • NoteOffside rear brake lever not returning to its stop

  16. Fail142,759 miles (+13,345)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,759 miles
    Test number
    799214412313
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low and worn on inner edges
    • NoteOffside rear brake lever not returning to its stop

  17. Pass129,414 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    129,414 miles
    Test number
    745426401351
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  18. Fail129,414 miles (+11,901)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,414 miles
    Test number
    576146801376
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding

  19. Pass117,513 miles (+14,243)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    117,513 miles
    Test number
    980032610388
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre getting low on tread

  20. Pass103,270 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    443291619300
    • NoteBonnet catch stiff
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

Questions about LB56 FRU

Does LB56 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 FRU expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FRU?
The MOT on LB56 FRU expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 FRU done?
LB56 FRU was recorded at 179,394 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 5,878 miles a year.
Has LB56 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FRU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 FRU 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 FRU find?
LB56 FRU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear chassis pipes; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear chassis pipes.

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