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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LD56 EFCMOT history

LD56 EFC is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 194,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LD56 EFC silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
194,537 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EFC was last recorded at 194,537 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,518 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
10,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,537 miles
  • 2025 – 185,168 miles
  • 2024 – 171,665 miles
  • 2023 – 153,652 miles
  • 2022 – 141,031 miles
  • 2021 – 131,542 miles
  • 2020 – 124,204 miles
  • 2019 – 99,911 miles
  • 2018 – 84,070 miles
  • 2017 – 65,625 miles
  • 2016 – 56,407 miles
  • 2015 – 46,801 miles
  • 2013 – 41,543 miles
  • 2012 – 37,519 miles
  • 2011 – 32,128 miles
  • 2010 – 26,093 miles
  • 2009 – 20,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,537 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,537 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    194,537 miles
    Test number
    544056756873
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail194,518 miles (+9,350)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,518 miles
    Test number
    187909330350
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,168 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    185,168 miles
    Test number
    482154056636
    • 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))

  4. Fail185,152 miles (+13,487)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,152 miles
    Test number
    317591179869
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Wishbone Ball Joint Securing nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass171,665 miles (+18,013)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    171,665 miles
    Test number
    525325178943
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,652 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,652 miles
    Test number
    926379964924
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  7. Fail153,652 miles (+12,621)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,652 miles
    Test number
    605146659028
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  8. Pass141,031 miles (+128)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,031 miles
    Test number
    570954498720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml, light illuminated

  9. Fail140,903 miles (+9,361)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,903 miles
    Test number
    564637809499
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml, light illuminated

  10. Pass131,542 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,542 miles
    Test number
    870652599014
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail131,542 miles (+7,338)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,542 miles
    Test number
    981182581018
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass124,204 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,204 miles
    Test number
    282912742377
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail124,204 miles (+24,293)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,204 miles
    Test number
    920020903733
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass99,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,911 miles
    Test number
    426877254852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail99,911 miles (+15,841)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,911 miles
    Test number
    169229269707
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass84,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,070 miles
    Test number
    300577503572
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition

  17. Fail84,070 miles (+18,445)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,070 miles
    Test number
    182848850017
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor broken (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition

  18. Pass65,625 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,625 miles
    Test number
    911287758558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,607 miles (+408)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,607 miles
    Test number
    453420157760
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low headlight level adjuster broken n/s/f (1.8)

  20. Fail65,199 miles (+8,792)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,199 miles
    Test number
    985549014452
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn smooth on edges/ close to legal limit.

  21. Pass56,407 miles (+9,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,407 miles
    Test number
    506830949473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on out side

  22. Pass46,801 miles (+5,258)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,801 miles
    Test number
    955495315073
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass41,543 miles (+4,024)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,543 miles
    Test number
    385411263379
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass37,519 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,519 miles
    Test number
    675033162382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,128 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,128 miles
    Test number
    425934361380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,093 miles (+5,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,093 miles
    Test number
    571631590205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass20,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,964 miles
    Test number
    462026909439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail20,962 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,962 miles
    Test number
    952726409312
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Questions about LD56 EFC

Does LD56 EFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 EFC is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EFC?
The MOT on LD56 EFC is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 EFC done?
LD56 EFC was recorded at 194,537 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 10,544 miles a year.
Has LD56 EFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EFC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 EFC 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 EFC find?
LD56 EFC passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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