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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 RKVMOT history

LB56 RKV is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 11 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2026
Mileage
157,947 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RKV was last recorded at 157,947 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 7,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,877 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,070 miles
Average per year
7,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,947 miles
  • 2024 – 150,877 miles
  • 2023 – 145,257 miles
  • 2022 – 141,530 miles
  • 2021 – 136,495 miles
  • 2020 – 132,203 miles
  • 2019 – 130,511 miles
  • 2018 – 120,607 miles
  • 2017 – 110,032 miles
  • 2015 – 104,249 miles
  • 2014 – 95,499 miles
  • 2013 – 84,772 miles
  • 2012 – 71,335 miles
  • 2011 – 49,709 miles
  • 2010 – 44,000 miles
  • 2009 – 33,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,947 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Warning light illuminated for bulbs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,947 miles (+7,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,947 miles
    Test number
    312617451310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass150,877 miles (+5,620)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,877 miles
    Test number
    946961918658
    • 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))

  3. Pass145,257 miles (+3,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,257 miles
    Test number
    804974918925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass141,530 miles (+5,035)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,530 miles
    Test number
    403168185541
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass136,495 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,495 miles
    Test number
    207975097163
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail136,493 miles (+4,290)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,493 miles
    Test number
    487444235128
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass132,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,203 miles
    Test number
    225344241469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,203 miles (+1,692)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,203 miles
    Test number
    596811818384
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass130,511 miles (+9,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    130,511 miles
    Test number
    482795925427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,607 miles (+178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,607 miles
    Test number
    619998074632
    • AdvisoryWarning light illuminated for bulbs

  11. Fail120,429 miles (+10,397)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,429 miles
    Test number
    757705615407
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light illuminated
    • AdvisoryWarning light illuminated for bulbs

  12. Pass110,032 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,032 miles
    Test number
    222700525438
    • AdvisoryE.S.P light on indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting not attached

  13. Fail110,032 miles (+5,783)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,032 miles
    Test number
    255347100775
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryE.S.P light on indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting not attached

  14. Pass104,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,249 miles
    Test number
    231812383191
    • 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)

  15. Fail104,249 miles (+8,750)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,249 miles
    Test number
    650391146173
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)

  16. Pass95,499 miles (+10,727)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,499 miles
    Test number
    516902134371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,772 miles
    Test number
    367360743342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail84,757 miles (+13,422)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,757 miles
    Test number
    585600443355
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,335 miles (+21)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    157221442374
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail71,314 miles (+21,605)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    186500242385
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass49,709 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,709 miles
    Test number
    458434901255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,000 miles (+10,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,000 miles
    Test number
    534322440366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  23. Fail33,722 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    170281729373
    • Repaired at testEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • 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)

  24. Pass33,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    821231929364
    • 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)

Questions about LB56 RKV

Does LB56 RKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 RKV expired on 13 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RKV?
The MOT on LB56 RKV expired on 13 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 RKV done?
LB56 RKV was recorded at 157,947 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 7,857 miles a year.
Has LB56 RKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RKV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 RKV 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 RKV find?
LB56 RKV passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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