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Audi A6

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 TAUMOT history

LB56 TAU is a black diesel Audi A6 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 319,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
319,736 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
16,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 TAU was last recorded at 319,736 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 8,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
311,530 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,206 miles
Average per year
16,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 319,736 miles
  • 2024 – 311,530 miles
  • 2023 – 299,256 miles
  • 2022 – 285,225 miles
  • 2021 – 268,908 miles
  • 2020 – 262,718 miles
  • 2019 – 250,348 miles
  • 2018 – 238,034 miles
  • 2017 – 219,992 miles
  • 2016 – 196,088 miles
  • 2015 – 174,450 miles
  • 2014 – 153,401 miles
  • 2013 – 133,137 miles
  • 2012 – 115,126 miles
  • 2011 – 94,072 miles
  • 2010 – 73,514 miles
  • 2009 – 60,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass319,736 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s front tyre 2.4mm 225/50/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass319,736 miles (+8,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    319,736 miles
    Test number
    122345356494
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass311,530 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    311,530 miles
    Test number
    170069675104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail311,528 miles (+12,272)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,528 miles
    Test number
    946633525005
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass299,256 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    299,256 miles
    Test number
    541537994191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail299,254 miles (+14,029)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,254 miles
    Test number
    783565286206
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative coil spring un safe (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to unsafe coil spring (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass285,225 miles (+16,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    285,225 miles
    Test number
    322336256936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass268,908 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    268,908 miles
    Test number
    893178008347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre 2.4mm 225/50/17

  8. Fail268,907 miles (+6,189)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,907 miles
    Test number
    850124307738
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre 2.4mm 225/50/17

  9. Pass262,718 miles (+12,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    262,718 miles
    Test number
    383260476122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass250,348 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    250,348 miles
    Test number
    730580288191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail250,344 miles (+12,310)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,344 miles
    Test number
    397848999017
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner and outer edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass238,034 miles (+18,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    238,034 miles
    Test number
    175864208175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass219,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    219,992 miles
    Test number
    125671458065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail219,992 miles (+23,904)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,992 miles
    Test number
    726983600078
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass196,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    196,088 miles
    Test number
    528537923886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail196,088 miles (+21,638)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,088 miles
    Test number
    519098673073
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass174,450 miles (+177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    174,450 miles
    Test number
    157335761750
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail174,273 miles (+20,872)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,273 miles
    Test number
    823997192141
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass153,401 miles (+20,264)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    153,401 miles
    Test number
    297162734227
    • NoteO/s/r tyre split but not exposing cords

  20. Pass133,137 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    133,137 miles
    Test number
    866717223219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail133,114 miles (+17,988)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,114 miles
    Test number
    696296623278
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass115,126 miles (+21,054)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,126 miles
    Test number
    396918122443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,072 miles (+20,558)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    94,072 miles
    Test number
    608370231297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  24. Pass73,514 miles (+12,517)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,514 miles
    Test number
    141295330200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,997 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    811532429384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear quarter panel dented and scratched

Questions about LB56 TAU

Does LB56 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 TAU expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TAU?
The MOT on LB56 TAU expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 TAU done?
LB56 TAU was recorded at 319,736 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 16,424 miles a year.
Has LB56 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TAU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 TAU 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 TAU find?
LB56 TAU passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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