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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LB56 MVPMOT history

LB56 MVP is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 21 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2026
Mileage
132,493 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 MVP
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
21 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 MVP was last recorded at 132,493 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,493 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,493 miles
  • 2023 – 127,346 miles
  • 2022 – 117,656 miles
  • 2021 – 113,086 miles
  • 2020 – 106,334 miles
  • 2019 – 106,288 miles
  • 2018 – 103,537 miles
  • 2017 – 95,810 miles
  • 2016 – 87,948 miles
  • 2015 – 77,941 miles
  • 2014 – 65,294 miles
  • 2013 – 58,468 miles
  • 2012 – 54,976 miles
  • 2011 – 51,705 miles
  • 2010 – 47,238 miles
  • 2009 – 34,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,493 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,493 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    292299709254
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail132,493 miles (+5,147)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    973266290084
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,346 miles (+4,104)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,346 miles
    Test number
    645075153981
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass123,242 miles (+5,586)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,242 miles
    Test number
    100631518821
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass117,656 miles (+4,570)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,656 miles
    Test number
    511039692439
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated spliting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass113,086 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,086 miles
    Test number
    225841710709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,334 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,334 miles
    Test number
    391755535836
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail106,334 miles (+46)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,334 miles
    Test number
    724712678587
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail106,288 miles (+2,751)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,288 miles
    Test number
    842504841565
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear brake's over heating

  10. Pass103,537 miles (+7,727)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,537 miles
    Test number
    866861499184
    • 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))

  11. Pass95,810 miles (+7,862)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,810 miles
    Test number
    345533997666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,948 miles
    Test number
    558543373476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail87,948 miles (+10,007)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,948 miles
    Test number
    545182893539
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass77,941 miles (+12,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,941 miles
    Test number
    723787522791
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

  15. Pass65,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,294 miles
    Test number
    396083004393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail65,294 miles (+6,826)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,294 miles
    Test number
    638823404310
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass58,468 miles (+3,492)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,468 miles
    Test number
    148042793262
    • NoteNearside rear light lens damaged.
    • NoteOffside wiper blade smears screen.

  18. Pass54,976 miles (+3,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,976 miles
    Test number
    385014892219
    • NoteNearside rear light lens damaged.

  19. Pass51,705 miles (+4,467)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,705 miles
    Test number
    788073021345
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn down to 2.5mm.[Continental Sport Contact 2 205/55 X R16V]

  20. Pass47,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,238 miles
    Test number
    311850030393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,235 miles (+12,642)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,235 miles
    Test number
    424340630329
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass34,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,593 miles
    Test number
    482082629308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,953 miles1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,953 miles
    Test number
    674232829320
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB56 MVP

Does LB56 MVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 MVP expired on 8 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 MVP?
The MOT on LB56 MVP expired on 8 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 MVP done?
LB56 MVP was recorded at 132,493 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 6,467 miles a year.
Has LB56 MVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 MVP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 MVP 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 MVP find?
LB56 MVP passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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