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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LK56 MWUMOT history

LK56 MWU is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 13 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,807 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LK56 MWU blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
177,807 km
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
16,822 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LK56 MWU was last recorded at 177,807 km on 16 Apr 2026, 41,060 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2014: 117,082 miles, lower than 134,852 miles on 28 Feb 2014.
  • 11 Nov 2015: 42,369 miles, lower than 117,082 miles on 26 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,747 km · 8 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
41,060 km
Average per year
16,822 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,807 km
  • 2024 – 136,747 km
  • 2023 – 123,920 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,807 km
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Body damage to front handbrake just legal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,807 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    177,807 km
    Test number
    596582581702
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,338 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,338 miles
    Test number
    206378273235
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Fail96,338 miles2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,338 miles
    Test number
    632691690967
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Pass136,747 km (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,747 km
    Test number
    499664001090
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail136,744 km (+12,824)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,744 km
    Test number
    763296472497
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,920 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,920 km
    Test number
    779081069102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,944 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,944 miles
    Test number
    549358321264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody damage to front handbrake just legal

  8. Fail75,944 miles (+28)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,944 miles
    Test number
    262384614682
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody damage to front handbrake just legal

  9. Fail75,916 miles (+3,831)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    773456789286
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s rear lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch liner not secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner not secure
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  10. Pass72,085 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,085 miles
    Test number
    364639229462
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail72,083 miles (+3,516)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,083 miles
    Test number
    442930436441
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass68,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,567 miles
    Test number
    799500984296
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail68,567 miles (+7,160)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,567 miles
    Test number
    690093555011
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass61,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,407 miles
    Test number
    660751641321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,407 miles (+6,821)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,407 miles
    Test number
    732027388961
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  16. Pass54,586 miles (+7,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,586 miles
    Test number
    271451296360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass47,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,443 miles
    Test number
    776162312825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,443 miles (+5,074)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,443 miles
    Test number
    292199774295
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass42,369 miles (-74,713)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,369 miles
    Test number
    763362523931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,082 miles (-17,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,082 miles
    Test number
    806505184065
    • 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)

  21. Pass134,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,852 miles
    Test number
    918639154000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail134,852 miles (+19,942)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,852 miles
    Test number
    475549854005
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass114,910 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,910 miles
    Test number
    659959473092
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail114,910 miles (+26,017)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,910 miles
    Test number
    117029773445
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass88,893 miles (+22,248)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,893 miles
    Test number
    928240062090
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front flexi brake pipe clip is not sat properly but not insecure at time of test

  26. Pass66,645 miles (+17,816)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,645 miles
    Test number
    148040281419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front inner C.V boot split
    • NotePossible oil leak from engine area - Under tray wet with oil

  27. Pass48,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,829 miles
    Test number
    954821180035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 MWU

Does LK56 MWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 MWU is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MWU?
The MOT on LK56 MWU is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 MWU done?
LK56 MWU was recorded at 177,807 km at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 16,822 km a year.
Has LK56 MWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MWU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 MWU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK56 MWU find?
LK56 MWU passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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