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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LD56 FRUMOT history

LD56 FRU is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

LD56 FRU silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,587 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FRU
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
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FRU was last recorded at 109,587 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 5,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,549 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,038 miles
Average per year
4,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,587 miles
  • 2025 – 104,549 miles
  • 2024 – 100,207 miles
  • 2023 – 96,795 miles
  • 2022 – 92,894 miles
  • 2021 – 88,288 miles
  • 2020 – 85,469 miles
  • 2019 – 82,251 miles
  • 2018 – 78,298 miles
  • 2017 – 74,099 miles
  • 2016 – 68,334 miles
  • 2015 – 63,410 miles
  • 2014 – 58,288 miles
  • 2013 – 53,055 miles
  • 2012 – 47,162 miles
  • 2011 – 40,226 miles
  • 2010 – 34,595 miles
  • 2009 – 26,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,587 miles
  • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,587 miles (+5,038)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,587 miles
    Test number
    551405206448
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass104,549 miles (+4,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,549 miles
    Test number
    388642034640
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushs split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,207 miles (+3,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,207 miles
    Test number
    576497498030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHTLY BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass96,795 miles (+3,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,795 miles
    Test number
    904224790098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,894 miles (+4,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,894 miles
    Test number
    279763612005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,288 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,288 miles
    Test number
    520316873885
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail88,288 miles (+2,819)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,288 miles
    Test number
    914452731095
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass85,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,469 miles
    Test number
    249313412766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,469 miles (+3,218)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,469 miles
    Test number
    605174630363
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass82,251 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    82,251 miles
    Test number
    943055978965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,298 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,298 miles
    Test number
    665596652271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,099 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,099 miles
    Test number
    112296752834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,334 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,334 miles
    Test number
    805358441110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,410 miles (+5,122)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,410 miles
    Test number
    915548205270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,288 miles
    Test number
    316728994104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,288 miles (+5,233)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,288 miles
    Test number
    386788994129
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail53,055 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    327842393144
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass53,055 miles (+5,893)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    916612293142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass47,162 miles (+6,936)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,162 miles
    Test number
    669565402256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass40,226 miles (+5,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,226 miles
    Test number
    547656791130
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

  21. Pass34,595 miles (+8,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,595 miles
    Test number
    221944810274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,026 miles
    Test number
    964390839201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 FRU

Does LD56 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 FRU is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FRU?
The MOT on LD56 FRU is valid until 21 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 FRU done?
LD56 FRU was recorded at 109,587 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 4,940 miles a year.
Has LD56 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FRU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LD56 FRU 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 FRU find?
LD56 FRU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front; surface corrosion on vehicle underbody; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes, and 1 more.

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