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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 VLUMOT history

LB56 VLU is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 168,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
168,320 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VLU was last recorded at 168,320 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 22,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,438 miles · 25 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
22,882 miles
Average per year
10,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 168,320 miles
  • 2020 – 145,438 miles
  • 2019 – 129,507 miles
  • 2018 – 124,045 miles
  • 2017 – 117,036 miles
  • 2016 – 99,876 miles
  • 2015 – 98,595 miles
  • 2014 – 91,182 miles
  • 2013 – 77,765 miles
  • 2012 – 70,161 miles
  • 2011 – 60,664 miles
  • 2010 – 49,211 miles
  • 2009 – 36,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,320 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,320 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,320 miles
    Test number
    698351679453
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail168,320 miles (+22,882)3 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,320 miles
    Test number
    160344143985
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,438 miles (+15,931)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,438 miles
    Test number
    218268456260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,507 miles (+5,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,507 miles
    Test number
    599198974254
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,045 miles (+7,009)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,045 miles
    Test number
    916540266522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    531675855388
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail117,036 miles (+17,160)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    558689024146
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass99,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    751990675382
    • AdvisoryBrake disc modified but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1n)

  9. Fail99,876 miles (+1,281)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    872288775240
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint inappropriately modified wrong bolt fitted (2.2.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc modified but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1n)

  10. Pass98,595 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,595 miles
    Test number
    238167273607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,182 miles (+13,417)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,182 miles
    Test number
    558853264383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass77,765 miles (+7,604)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,765 miles
    Test number
    485218733362
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass70,161 miles (+9,497)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,161 miles
    Test number
    546118832396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,664 miles (+11,453)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    177730241343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,211 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,211 miles
    Test number
    350265930306
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  16. Pass49,211 miles (+12,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,211 miles
    Test number
    600305330396
    • 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)

  17. Pass36,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,316 miles
    Test number
    470731539344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VLU

Does LB56 VLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VLU expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VLU?
The MOT on LB56 VLU expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VLU done?
LB56 VLU was recorded at 168,320 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 10,990 miles a year.
Has LB56 VLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VLU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 VLU 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 VLU find?
LB56 VLU passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 10 more.

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