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Audi A8

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 4,172 cc

LB56 OYCMOT history

LB56 OYC is a black diesel Audi A8 first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
175,183 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 OYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 OYC was last recorded at 175,183 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 8,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2021: 133,257 miles, lower than 135,253 miles on 30 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,605 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,578 miles
Average per year
9,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,183 miles
  • 2024 – 166,605 miles
  • 2023 – 156,213 miles
  • 2022 – 145,863 miles
  • 2021 – 133,257 miles
  • 2020 – 135,253 miles
  • 2019 – 125,799 miles
  • 2018 – 116,165 miles
  • 2017 – 107,098 miles
  • 2016 – 97,777 miles
  • 2015 – 90,442 miles
  • 2014 – 78,573 miles
  • 2013 – 68,068 miles
  • 2012 – 60,864 miles
  • 2011 – 44,403 miles
  • 2010 – 29,122 miles
  • 2009 – 24,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,183 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
  • AdvisoryN/s front headlamp condensated
  • AdvisoryO/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,183 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    175,183 miles
    Test number
    726496005441
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s front headlamp condensated
    • AdvisoryO/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

  2. Fail175,183 miles (+8,578)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,183 miles
    Test number
    817361695457
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s front headlamp condensated
    • AdvisoryO/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

  3. Pass166,605 miles (+295)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,605 miles
    Test number
    654275210235
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on friction material all good

  4. Fail166,310 miles (+10,097)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,310 miles
    Test number
    826857350417
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad lamp on, all paads good

  5. Pass156,213 miles (+10,350)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,213 miles
    Test number
    456245672012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass145,863 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,863 miles
    Test number
    139661572189
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail145,863 miles (+12,606)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,863 miles
    Test number
    138022931326
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass133,257 miles (-1,996)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,257 miles
    Test number
    183626176925
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front and both rear tyres wearing on inner edge slightly
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryWinter tyres fitted

  9. Fail135,253 miles (+9,454)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,253 miles
    Test number
    535167334986
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,799 miles (+9,634)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,799 miles
    Test number
    423751226219
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass116,165 miles (+9,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,165 miles
    Test number
    986612544526
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output or possible incorrect fitment (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass107,098 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,098 miles
    Test number
    142054818289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,097 miles (+9,320)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,097 miles
    Test number
    161846062114
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass97,777 miles (+7,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,777 miles
    Test number
    336225250279
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pad wear indicator warning on (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass90,442 miles (+215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,442 miles
    Test number
    854188988812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt latch cover missing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail90,227 miles (+11,654)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,227 miles
    Test number
    310187194596
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt latch cover missing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass78,573 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,573 miles
    Test number
    288790254393
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail78,573 miles (+10,505)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,573 miles
    Test number
    618440754399
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass68,068 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,068 miles
    Test number
    826312353388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,864 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,864 miles
    Test number
    406422392291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape

  21. Pass60,864 miles (+16,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,864 miles
    Test number
    806472392210
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape

  22. Pass44,403 miles (+15,281)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,403 miles
    Test number
    146862291278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,122 miles (+393)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,122 miles
    Test number
    910927600318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s rear tyre outer wall

  24. Pass28,729 miles (+4,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,729 miles
    Test number
    321238670439
    • 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)

  25. Pass24,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,048 miles
    Test number
    762611629316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 OYC

Does LB56 OYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 OYC is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 OYC?
The MOT on LB56 OYC is valid until 12 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 OYC done?
LB56 OYC was recorded at 175,183 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 9,417 miles a year.
Has LB56 OYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 OYC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 OYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 OYC find?
LB56 OYC passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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