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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 WJEMOT history

LB56 WJE is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 8 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 222,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
222,583 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 WJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 WJE was last recorded at 222,583 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2012: 68,034 miles, lower than 89,663 miles on 23 Dec 2011.

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
222,573 miles · 2 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
11,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,583 miles
  • 2024 – 217,369 miles
  • 2023 – 210,057 miles
  • 2022 – 204,320 miles
  • 2021 – 199,095 miles
  • 2020 – 196,435 miles
  • 2019 – 194,056 miles
  • 2018 – 185,167 miles
  • 2017 – 176,337 miles
  • 2016 – 168,010 miles
  • 2015 – 159,703 miles
  • 2014 – 148,839 miles
  • 2013 – 131,227 miles
  • 2012 – 68,034 miles
  • 2011 – 89,663 miles
  • 2010 – 65,450 miles
  • 2009 – 30,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,583 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,583 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    222,583 miles
    Test number
    917968219895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail222,573 miles (+5,204)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,573 miles
    Test number
    517609551072
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both N/S & O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion in several areas
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass217,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    217,369 miles
    Test number
    623807129576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail217,369 miles (+7,312)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,369 miles
    Test number
    210102365716
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  5. Pass210,057 miles (+5,737)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    210,057 miles
    Test number
    377327886731
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass204,320 miles (+5,225)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    204,320 miles
    Test number
    783634070404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass199,095 miles (+2,660)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    199,095 miles
    Test number
    186011286216
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield slightly insecure

  8. Pass196,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    196,435 miles
    Test number
    710669254147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail196,435 miles (+2,379)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,435 miles
    Test number
    280038379657
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear squeals when jacked up and rotated
    • AdvisorySteering angle sensor indicates fault. Road wheels appear to be in the straight ahead position when the steering is centralised.

  10. Pass194,056 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    194,056 miles
    Test number
    919287706672
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail194,056 miles (+8,889)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,056 miles
    Test number
    704337789093
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass185,167 miles (+8,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    185,167 miles
    Test number
    906130454080
    • AdvisoryLight scratches to windscreen

  13. Pass176,337 miles (+8,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    176,337 miles
    Test number
    550348950346
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryLight scratches to windscreen

  14. Pass168,010 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    168,010 miles
    Test number
    838166047971
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail168,003 miles (+8,300)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,003 miles
    Test number
    608639183891
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass159,703 miles (+10,864)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    159,703 miles
    Test number
    185139656532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly hard but has ok servo assistance
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minumum
    • AdvisoryGearbox noisy
    • AdvisoryRear discs slight corrosion

  17. Pass148,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    148,839 miles
    Test number
    408373964352
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail148,839 miles (+17,612)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,839 miles
    Test number
    235173664391
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail131,227 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,227 miles
    Test number
    367364463341
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass131,227 miles (+63,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    131,227 miles
    Test number
    429384263395
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass68,034 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,034 miles
    Test number
    188793452304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail68,034 miles (-21,629)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,034 miles
    Test number
    479833752390
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass89,663 miles (+24,213)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    527297351362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,450 miles (+34,777)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    463751440305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,673 miles
    Test number
    214992639388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB56 WJE

Does LB56 WJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 WJE is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 WJE?
The MOT on LB56 WJE is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 WJE done?
LB56 WJE was recorded at 222,583 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 11,915 miles a year.
Has LB56 WJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 WJE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 WJE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 WJE find?
LB56 WJE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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