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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LK56 KXLMOT history

LK56 KXL is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LK56 KXL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
147,122 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 KXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 KXL was last recorded at 147,122 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 3,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,689 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,433 miles
Average per year
7,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,122 miles
  • 2025 – 143,689 miles
  • 2024 – 138,263 miles
  • 2023 – 134,972 miles
  • 2022 – 132,220 miles
  • 2021 – 127,879 miles
  • 2020 – 126,591 miles
  • 2019 – 122,884 miles
  • 2018 – 108,077 miles
  • 2017 – 96,866 miles
  • 2016 – 89,736 miles
  • 2015 – 76,375 miles
  • 2014 – 65,406 miles
  • 2013 – 55,345 miles
  • 2012 – 46,565 miles
  • 2011 – 39,266 miles
  • 2010 – 32,027 miles
  • 2009 – 22,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,122 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,122 miles (+3,433)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    147,122 miles
    Test number
    851946993657
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass143,689 miles (+5,426)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    143,689 miles
    Test number
    560887977681
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass138,263 miles (+3,291)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,263 miles
    Test number
    298435352731
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,972 miles (+2,752)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,972 miles
    Test number
    137505433858
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass132,220 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,220 miles
    Test number
    915021994352
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail132,220 miles (+4,341)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,220 miles
    Test number
    356313160082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass127,879 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,879 miles
    Test number
    983043385083
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded Also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail127,879 miles (+1,288)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,879 miles
    Test number
    638254050904
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded Also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass126,591 miles (+3,707)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,591 miles
    Test number
    670634349813
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass122,884 miles (+14,807)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,884 miles
    Test number
    524471374775
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass108,077 miles (+11,211)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,077 miles
    Test number
    420611042493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,866 miles
    Test number
    938134147385
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  13. Fail96,865 miles (+7,129)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,865 miles
    Test number
    933510502567
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  14. Pass89,736 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,736 miles
    Test number
    535518818093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,716 miles (+13,341)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,716 miles
    Test number
    103099129167
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass76,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    146115077345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,375 miles (+10,969)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    445526445467
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,406 miles (+10,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,406 miles
    Test number
    539048764224
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass55,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,345 miles
    Test number
    506560173209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail55,345 miles (+8,780)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,345 miles
    Test number
    778660473262
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass46,565 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    207452372233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail46,565 miles (+7,299)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    415592272256
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass39,266 miles (+7,239)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,266 miles
    Test number
    805426961294
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perishing

  24. Pass32,027 miles (+9,395)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,027 miles
    Test number
    122218660217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,632 miles
    Test number
    673328169209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 KXL

Does LK56 KXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 KXL is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 KXL?
The MOT on LK56 KXL is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 KXL done?
LK56 KXL was recorded at 147,122 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 7,446 miles a year.
Has LK56 KXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 KXL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LK56 KXL 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 LK56 KXL find?
LK56 KXL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 1 more.

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