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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 TXSMOT history

LB56 TXS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 247,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2024
Mileage
247,789 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
14,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2024
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 TXS was last recorded at 247,789 miles on 24 May 2023, 19,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2016: 167,257 miles, lower than 167,713 miles on 1 Feb 2016.
  • 3 Feb 2017: 117,523 miles, lower than 167,257 miles on 5 Feb 2016.

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
227,965 miles · 28 May 2022
Between the last two tests
19,824 miles
Average per year
14,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 247,789 miles
  • 2022 – 227,965 miles
  • 2021 – 215,425 miles
  • 2020 – 207,624 miles
  • 2019 – 194,531 miles
  • 2018 – 185,328 miles
  • 2017 – 177,545 miles
  • 2016 – 167,257 miles
  • 2015 – 154,070 miles
  • 2014 – 129,881 miles
  • 2013 – 104,770 miles
  • 2012 – 91,308 miles
  • 2011 – 67,356 miles
  • 2010 – 66,215 miles
  • 2009 – 52,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,789 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front tyres bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,789 miles (+19,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    247,789 miles
    Test number
    174485628847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass227,965 miles (+12,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    227,965 miles
    Test number
    260675160779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass215,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    215,425 miles
    Test number
    931084176070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail215,425 miles (+7,801)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,425 miles
    Test number
    416840994650
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass207,624 miles (+13,093)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    207,624 miles
    Test number
    108672605920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass194,531 miles (+9,203)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    194,531 miles
    Test number
    438261963378
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass185,328 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    185,328 miles
    Test number
    732181957399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear bushs. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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)

  8. Fail185,328 miles (+7,783)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,328 miles
    Test number
    260972128485
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Under tray hanging down.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear bushs. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass177,545 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    177,545 miles
    Test number
    206763403694
    • AdvisoryEngine Management lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake binding
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail117,523 miles (-49,734)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,523 miles
    Test number
    505479707095
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake binding

  11. Pass167,257 miles (-456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    167,257 miles
    Test number
    746474037877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  12. Fail167,713 miles (+13,643)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,713 miles
    Test number
    485305568545
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven n/s/r excessively lazy (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass154,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    154,070 miles
    Test number
    325664135049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail154,070 miles (+24,189)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,070 miles
    Test number
    885814835095
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass129,881 miles (+25,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,881 miles
    Test number
    996831744007
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass104,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,770 miles
    Test number
    726157433055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,770 miles (+13,462)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,770 miles
    Test number
    288255333003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail91,308 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,308 miles
    Test number
    238096842046
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass91,308 miles (+23,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,308 miles
    Test number
    816046142091
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,356 miles
    Test number
    437323751067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,356 miles (+1,141)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,356 miles
    Test number
    768109541038
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass66,215 miles (+13,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    334915100329
    • NoteRear tyres worn to 2.5ml approx

  23. Fail52,654 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,654 miles
    Test number
    213778309370
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  24. Pass52,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,654 miles
    Test number
    942738409301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

Questions about LB56 TXS

Does LB56 TXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 TXS expired on 27 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TXS?
The MOT on LB56 TXS expired on 27 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 TXS done?
LB56 TXS was recorded at 247,789 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 14,402 miles a year.
Has LB56 TXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TXS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 TXS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 TXS find?
LB56 TXS passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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