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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LK56 OAEMOT history

LK56 OAE is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

LK56 OAE red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
145,103 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 OAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 OAE was last recorded at 145,103 miles on 30 May 2026, 6,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,448 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,655 miles
Average per year
7,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,103 miles
  • 2025 – 138,448 miles
  • 2024 – 135,144 miles
  • 2023 – 127,119 miles
  • 2022 – 118,028 miles
  • 2021 – 98,916 miles
  • 2020 – 94,674 miles
  • 2019 – 85,643 miles
  • 2018 – 77,842 miles
  • 2017 – 69,295 miles
  • 2016 – 61,316 miles
  • 2015 – 50,341 miles
  • 2014 – 38,142 miles
  • 2013 – 35,203 miles
  • 2012 – 32,496 miles
  • 2011 – 27,680 miles
  • 2009 – 18,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,103 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,103 miles (+6,655)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    145,103 miles
    Test number
    763577390636
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,448 miles (+3,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,448 miles
    Test number
    364369067958
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Other suspension components are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,144 miles (+8,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,144 miles
    Test number
    883396001280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,119 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,119 miles
    Test number
    207713335610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,019 miles (+8,991)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,019 miles
    Test number
    363611256049
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,028 miles (+19,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,028 miles
    Test number
    325592498948
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal has travel

  7. Pass98,916 miles (+4,242)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,916 miles
    Test number
    706152418578
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view On Limit Now (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass94,674 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    94,674 miles
    Test number
    744548300513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,669 miles (+9,026)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,669 miles
    Test number
    771607483782
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edges worn clos to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,643 miles (+7,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,643 miles
    Test number
    536693955850
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

  11. Pass77,842 miles (+8,547)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,842 miles
    Test number
    102675108420
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside ON LIMIT NOW worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer some jet blocked
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

  12. Pass69,295 miles (+7,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,295 miles
    Test number
    698862209767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass61,316 miles (+10,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,316 miles
    Test number
    326543152962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass50,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,341 miles
    Test number
    268591245460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,341 miles (+12,199)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,341 miles
    Test number
    977851845158
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass38,142 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,142 miles
    Test number
    215000444433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,203 miles (+2,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,203 miles
    Test number
    527503633259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass32,496 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,496 miles
    Test number
    766927132269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,488 miles (+4,808)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,488 miles
    Test number
    606016232235
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass27,680 miles (+9,093)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,680 miles
    Test number
    496697931275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,587 miles
    Test number
    290196139200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 OAE

Does LK56 OAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 OAE is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 OAE?
The MOT on LK56 OAE is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 OAE done?
LK56 OAE was recorded at 145,103 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 7,547 miles a year.
Has LK56 OAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 OAE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LK56 OAE 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 OAE find?
LK56 OAE passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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