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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LD56 EFEMOT history

LD56 EFE is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 14 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

LD56 EFE silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
99,914 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EFE
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
14 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EFE was last recorded at 99,914 miles on 29 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,914 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,914 miles
  • 2024 – 86,588 miles
  • 2023 – 83,266 miles
  • 2022 – 77,293 miles
  • 2021 – 67,657 miles
  • 2020 – 63,382 miles
  • 2019 – 60,568 miles
  • 2018 – 59,166 miles
  • 2017 – 57,070 miles
  • 2016 – 55,718 miles
  • 2014 – 51,382 miles
  • 2013 – 47,113 miles
  • 2012 – 34,128 miles
  • 2011 – 30,829 miles
  • 2010 – 20,745 miles
  • 2009 – 17,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,914 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • High level stop lamp inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil level warning light on dash.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,914 miles
    Test number
    814962393276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail99,914 miles (+13,326)4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,914 miles
    Test number
    432075274477
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,588 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,588 miles
    Test number
    892494218456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,266 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,266 miles
    Test number
    777962789556
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak leaking in two places
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail83,266 miles (+5,973)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,266 miles
    Test number
    869155679572
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation is wrong (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak leaking in two places
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,293 miles
    Test number
    118232949616
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inoperative

  7. Fail77,293 miles (+9,636)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,293 miles
    Test number
    225939464848
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inoperative

  8. Pass67,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,657 miles
    Test number
    544813538009
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre nsf, nsr and osr

  9. Fail67,657 miles (+4,275)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,657 miles
    Test number
    501674245422
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre nsf, nsr and osr

  10. Pass63,382 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,382 miles
    Test number
    627592574100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,568 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,568 miles
    Test number
    727637430784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,166 miles
    Test number
    868482699820
    • AdvisoryOil level warning light on dash.

  13. Fail59,166 miles (+2,096)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,166 miles
    Test number
    898487732486
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit crack and damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil level warning light on dash.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass57,070 miles (+1,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,070 miles
    Test number
    696966323637
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil sensor light is on

  15. Pass55,718 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,718 miles
    Test number
    711120721747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,618 miles (+4,236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,618 miles
    Test number
    563776413327
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

  17. Pass51,382 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,382 miles
    Test number
    326917644321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,113 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,113 miles
    Test number
    449287493293
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

  19. Fail47,113 miles (+12,985)4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,113 miles
    Test number
    715237293218
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

  20. Fail34,128 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,128 miles
    Test number
    427298932211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass34,128 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,128 miles
    Test number
    636248232297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,829 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,829 miles
    Test number
    469456641287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,745 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,745 miles
    Test number
    310103840468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,233 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,233 miles
    Test number
    654043429261
    • 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)

Questions about LD56 EFE

Does LD56 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 EFE expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EFE?
The MOT on LD56 EFE expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 EFE done?
LD56 EFE was recorded at 99,914 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 5,234 miles a year.
Has LD56 EFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EFE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 EFE 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 EFE find?
LD56 EFE passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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