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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 VLXMOT history

LB56 VLX is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 9 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2023
Mileage
139,372 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2022
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VLX was last recorded at 139,372 miles on 6 Jun 2022, 199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,173 miles · 31 May 2022
Between the last two tests
199 miles
Average per year
10,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,372 miles
  • 2021 – 127,822 miles
  • 2019 – 116,138 miles
  • 2017 – 99,774 miles
  • 2016 – 87,439 miles
  • 2015 – 74,704 miles
  • 2014 – 63,355 miles
  • 2013 – 47,542 miles
  • 2012 – 33,481 miles
  • 2011 – 18,366 miles
  • 2010 – 16,127 miles
  • 2009 – 13,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,372 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged casing slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre worn on edge slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light inop

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,372 miles (+199)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    139,372 miles
    Test number
    437706759886
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged casing slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre worn on edge slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light inop

  2. Fail139,173 miles (+11,351)10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,173 miles
    Test number
    437577552469
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged casing slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre worn on edge slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass127,822 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,822 miles
    Test number
    507967038894
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail127,822 miles (+11,684)4 dangerous2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,822 miles
    Test number
    831319806377
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear reverse light not working
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    643513121844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail116,138 miles (+16,364)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    756415849188
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass99,774 miles (+12,335)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,774 miles
    Test number
    502996390490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,439 miles (+12,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,439 miles
    Test number
    895999082984
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly

  9. Pass74,704 miles (+11,349)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,704 miles
    Test number
    848878056307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,355 miles (+15,813)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,355 miles
    Test number
    479523674232
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass47,542 miles (+14,061)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,542 miles
    Test number
    549368343290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  12. Pass33,481 miles (+15,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,481 miles
    Test number
    155296572219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass18,366 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,366 miles
    Test number
    578699871288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,127 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    16,127 miles
    Test number
    351453890284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,823 miles
    Test number
    534200929314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VLX

Does LB56 VLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VLX expired on 5 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VLX?
The MOT on LB56 VLX expired on 5 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VLX done?
LB56 VLX was recorded at 139,372 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2022, an average of 10,001 miles a year.
Has LB56 VLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VLX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 VLX 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 VLX find?
LB56 VLX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged casing slightly damaged, and 5 more.

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