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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LK56 OYLMOT history

LK56 OYL is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 3 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 196,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LK56 OYL red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
196,178 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 OYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 OYL was last recorded at 196,178 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 7,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,609 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,569 miles
Average per year
9,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,178 miles
  • 2025 – 188,609 miles
  • 2024 – 181,443 miles
  • 2023 – 179,762 miles
  • 2022 – 171,752 miles
  • 2021 – 158,472 miles
  • 2020 – 150,692 miles
  • 2019 – 145,486 miles
  • 2018 – 133,875 miles
  • 2017 – 123,378 miles
  • 2016 – 113,741 miles
  • 2014 – 98,764 miles
  • 2013 – 78,788 miles
  • 2012 – 62,102 miles
  • 2011 – 52,561 miles
  • 2010 – 39,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,178 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,178 miles (+7,569)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    196,178 miles
    Test number
    928545848986
    • MinorFront Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass188,609 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    188,609 miles
    Test number
    618912856031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail188,565 miles (+7,122)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,565 miles
    Test number
    189558434210
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass181,443 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    181,443 miles
    Test number
    510873718277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass179,762 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    179,762 miles
    Test number
    796879547019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,752 miles (+13,280)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,752 miles
    Test number
    743395558148
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass158,472 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,472 miles
    Test number
    127009712434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail158,471 miles (+7,779)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,471 miles
    Test number
    121059033130
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass150,692 miles (+5,206)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,692 miles
    Test number
    214196242566
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass145,486 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    145,486 miles
    Test number
    273205045480
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail145,410 miles (+11,535)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,410 miles
    Test number
    754628061696
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass133,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    133,875 miles
    Test number
    408630072282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail133,875 miles (+10,497)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,875 miles
    Test number
    935486335172
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass123,378 miles (+9,637)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,378 miles
    Test number
    801082736577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,741 miles (+14,977)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,741 miles
    Test number
    786754775051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,764 miles (+19,976)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,764 miles
    Test number
    728589674215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,788 miles (+16,686)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,788 miles
    Test number
    239518893253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,102 miles (+9,541)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,102 miles
    Test number
    249593592253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,561 miles (+12,672)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    169297691219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,889 miles
    Test number
    251079440084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 OYL

Does LK56 OYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 OYL is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 OYL?
The MOT on LK56 OYL is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 OYL done?
LK56 OYL was recorded at 196,178 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 9,803 miles a year.
Has LK56 OYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 OYL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 OYL 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 OYL find?
LK56 OYL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front headlamp has less than 1/2 leds not functioning both; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 4 more.

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