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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LB56 SZZMOT history

LB56 SZZ is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 6 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2025
Mileage
138,438 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 SZZ
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
6 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 SZZ was last recorded at 138,438 miles on 23 Jun 2025, 9,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,425 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
9,013 miles
Average per year
7,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,438 miles
  • 2024 – 129,425 miles
  • 2023 – 123,401 miles
  • 2022 – 115,812 miles
  • 2021 – 107,534 miles
  • 2020 – 96,165 miles
  • 2019 – 83,662 miles
  • 2018 – 78,751 miles
  • 2017 – 72,988 miles
  • 2016 – 66,155 miles
  • 2014 – 53,891 miles
  • 2013 – 43,127 miles
  • 2012 – 32,643 miles
  • 2010 – 22,701 miles
  • 2009 – 15,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,438 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,438 miles (+9,013)1 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,438 miles
    Test number
    778027367137
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,425 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    129,425 miles
    Test number
    681571545767
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but still creates seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail129,425 miles (+6,024)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,425 miles
    Test number
    524341066719
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable disconnected (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but still creates seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,401 miles (+7,589)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,401 miles
    Test number
    384319079080
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  5. Pass115,812 miles (+8,278)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,812 miles
    Test number
    399864519307
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  6. Pass107,534 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,534 miles
    Test number
    809746621076
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in shock absorber and top mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in shock absorber and top mounting
    • AdvisoryBoot strut snapped off

  7. Fail107,534 miles (+11,369)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,534 miles
    Test number
    709011989196
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot strut snapped off

  8. Pass96,165 miles (+12,503)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,165 miles
    Test number
    971894971674
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass83,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    273818358825
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail83,662 miles (+4,911)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    925315440269
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,751 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,751 miles
    Test number
    728491049240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail78,751 miles (+5,763)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,751 miles
    Test number
    789997463002
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass72,988 miles (+6,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    424625491205
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass66,155 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,155 miles
    Test number
    756536389545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,345 miles (+11,454)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,345 miles
    Test number
    296179060417
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass53,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,891 miles
    Test number
    388227394293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,891 miles (+10,764)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,891 miles
    Test number
    519277694293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front 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)

  18. Pass43,127 miles (+10,484)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    315279193479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,643 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,643 miles
    Test number
    768239592221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,521 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,521 miles
    Test number
    228627022072
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass29,521 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,521 miles
    Test number
    428657022004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,701 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,701 miles
    Test number
    454895650387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,691 miles (+7,079)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,691 miles
    Test number
    424414250439
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass15,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,612 miles
    Test number
    443825649388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 SZZ

Does LB56 SZZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 SZZ expired on 26 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 SZZ?
The MOT on LB56 SZZ expired on 26 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 SZZ done?
LB56 SZZ was recorded at 138,438 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2025, an average of 7,908 miles a year.
Has LB56 SZZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 SZZ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 SZZ 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 SZZ find?
LB56 SZZ failed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 9 more.

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