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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LD56 EEVMOT history

LD56 EEV is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 12 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LD56 EEV silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,565 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EEV was last recorded at 88,565 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,329 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,236 miles
Average per year
3,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,565 miles
  • 2025 – 87,329 miles
  • 2024 – 86,219 miles
  • 2023 – 85,061 miles
  • 2022 – 83,677 miles
  • 2021 – 82,528 miles
  • 2020 – 81,253 miles
  • 2019 – 79,256 miles
  • 2018 – 78,496 miles
  • 2017 – 77,511 miles
  • 2016 – 73,958 miles
  • 2015 – 65,729 miles
  • 2014 – 56,722 miles
  • 2012 – 47,681 miles
  • 2011 – 38,734 miles
  • 2010 – 30,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,565 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,565 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,565 miles
    Test number
    195593400378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,329 miles (+1,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,329 miles
    Test number
    755638863630
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,219 miles (+1,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,219 miles
    Test number
    468766306273
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass85,061 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,061 miles
    Test number
    995050570602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail85,060 miles (+1,383)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    877835671811
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass83,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,677 miles
    Test number
    175287528548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail83,677 miles (+1,149)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,677 miles
    Test number
    267849225018
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,528 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,528 miles
    Test number
    920439892716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,253 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,253 miles
    Test number
    304921224155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,256 miles
    Test number
    987226908322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,256 miles (+760)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,256 miles
    Test number
    556582353961
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,496 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    707735740716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail78,480 miles (+969)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,480 miles
    Test number
    348432004956
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass77,511 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,511 miles
    Test number
    884176700331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,958 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,958 miles
    Test number
    609548998082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail73,958 miles (+8,229)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,958 miles
    Test number
    235544792441
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass65,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,729 miles
    Test number
    138586725164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail65,729 miles (+9,007)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,729 miles
    Test number
    555105125102
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass56,722 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,722 miles
    Test number
    147498004016
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Fail56,722 miles (+9,041)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,722 miles
    Test number
    596428204011
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass47,681 miles (+8,947)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,681 miles
    Test number
    379078692289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,734 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,734 miles
    Test number
    339328151256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,741 miles
    Test number
    746501911149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,741 miles (+4,006)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,741 miles
    Test number
    977491811133
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail30,735 miles (+4,191)5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,735 miles
    Test number
    154701630272
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail26,544 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,544 miles
    Test number
    134742210466
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass26,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,544 miles
    Test number
    641822710069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EEV

Does LD56 EEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 EEV is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EEV?
The MOT on LD56 EEV is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 EEV done?
LD56 EEV was recorded at 88,565 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 3,697 miles a year.
Has LD56 EEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EEV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 EEV 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 EEV find?
LD56 EEV passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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