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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 YSYMOT history

LB56 YSY is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2024
Mileage
117,089 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YSY was last recorded at 117,089 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,089 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,089 miles
  • 2022 – 113,206 miles
  • 2021 – 108,156 miles
  • 2020 – 100,528 miles
  • 2019 – 96,243 miles
  • 2018 – 91,207 miles
  • 2017 – 86,847 miles
  • 2016 – 80,810 miles
  • 2015 – 72,499 miles
  • 2014 – 64,497 miles
  • 2013 – 56,060 miles
  • 2012 – 45,493 miles
  • 2011 – 36,407 miles
  • 2010 – 33,046 miles
  • 2009 – 26,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,089 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,089 miles
    Test number
    153029984636
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail117,089 miles (+3,883)12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,089 miles
    Test number
    400364565265
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass113,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,206 miles
    Test number
    860747922382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail113,206 miles (+5,050)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,206 miles
    Test number
    841437196405
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass108,156 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,156 miles
    Test number
    541748458413
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail108,156 miles (+7,628)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,156 miles
    Test number
    986687920274
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass100,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,528 miles
    Test number
    766655636200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail100,528 miles (+4,285)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,528 miles
    Test number
    336998491237
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass96,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,243 miles
    Test number
    816569771138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail96,242 miles (+5,035)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,242 miles
    Test number
    712919512252
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,207 miles (+4,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,207 miles
    Test number
    650292828334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass86,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,847 miles
    Test number
    235288187006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,844 miles (+6,034)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,844 miles
    Test number
    665066143911
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass80,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,810 miles
    Test number
    861137637217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,809 miles (+8,310)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,809 miles
    Test number
    224779753211
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass72,499 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,499 miles
    Test number
    937199105266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,497 miles (+8,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,497 miles
    Test number
    737985505285
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass64,497 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,497 miles
    Test number
    357289204231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low

  19. Fail64,497 miles (+8,437)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,497 miles
    Test number
    587919904273
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low

  20. Pass56,060 miles (+10,567)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,060 miles
    Test number
    367180223440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,493 miles
    Test number
    469219712296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,493 miles (+9,086)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,493 miles
    Test number
    937169012286
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass36,407 miles (+3,361)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,407 miles
    Test number
    747712621221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,046 miles (+7,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,046 miles
    Test number
    483395900454
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass26,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,043 miles
    Test number
    843324419303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 YSY

Does LB56 YSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 YSY expired on 1 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YSY?
The MOT on LB56 YSY expired on 1 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 YSY done?
LB56 YSY was recorded at 117,089 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 6,480 miles a year.
Has LB56 YSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YSY has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 YSY 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 YSY find?
LB56 YSY passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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