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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LD56 EESMOT history

LD56 EES is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 16 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LD56 EES grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,715 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EES
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EES was last recorded at 115,715 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,712 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,715 miles
  • 2025 – 113,407 miles
  • 2024 – 109,541 miles
  • 2023 – 105,617 miles
  • 2022 – 101,186 miles
  • 2021 – 97,064 miles
  • 2020 – 93,449 miles
  • 2019 – 80,247 miles
  • 2018 – 67,028 miles
  • 2017 – 58,678 miles
  • 2016 – 54,138 miles
  • 2015 – 48,573 miles
  • 2014 – 48,473 miles
  • 2013 – 42,693 miles
  • 2012 – 35,265 miles
  • 2011 – 28,417 miles
  • 2010 – 22,837 miles
  • 2009 – 16,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,715 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,715 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,715 miles
    Test number
    699293684750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,712 miles (+2,305)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,712 miles
    Test number
    749623777840
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass113,407 miles (+3,866)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,407 miles
    Test number
    487989842397
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,541 miles (+3,924)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,541 miles
    Test number
    572148947072
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass105,617 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,617 miles
    Test number
    553167485352
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has A Small Split On The Small End Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre's Are Slightly Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyre's Are Worn/Wearing On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail105,617 miles (+4,431)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,617 miles
    Test number
    189819620026
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Dust Covers Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has A Small Split On The Small End Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre's Are Slightly Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyre's Are Worn/Wearing On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,186 miles (+4,122)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,186 miles
    Test number
    113795502063
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking

  8. Pass97,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,064 miles
    Test number
    139930975314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail97,064 miles (+3,615)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,064 miles
    Test number
    163107711546
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass93,449 miles (+13,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,449 miles
    Test number
    402631667362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,247 miles (+13,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,247 miles
    Test number
    831042242549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass67,028 miles (+8,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,028 miles
    Test number
    757692117456
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges

  13. Pass58,678 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    764072771575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,138 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,138 miles
    Test number
    583354893840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,573 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,573 miles
    Test number
    759174635182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,473 miles (+5,780)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,473 miles
    Test number
    468641924471
    • NoteNearside and Offside front tyres cracked and perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre ON the LEGAL limit (1.6mm)
    • NoteWET test

  17. Pass42,693 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,693 miles
    Test number
    769118933342
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail42,693 miles (+7,428)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,693 miles
    Test number
    218638233327
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass35,265 miles (+6,848)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,265 miles
    Test number
    437524222496
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,417 miles (+5,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,417 miles
    Test number
    599354731398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass22,837 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,837 miles
    Test number
    423300350376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,583 miles
    Test number
    460411329486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EES

Does LD56 EES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 EES is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EES?
The MOT on LD56 EES is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 EES done?
LD56 EES was recorded at 115,715 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,957 miles a year.
Has LD56 EES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EES has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 EES 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 LD56 EES find?
LD56 EES passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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