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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LK56 RKNMOT history

LK56 RKN is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 22 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LK56 RKN grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,795 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 RKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 RKN was last recorded at 73,795 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2015: 33,214 miles, lower than 38,288 miles on 14 Nov 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,135 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,660 miles
Average per year
3,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,795 miles
  • 2025 – 71,135 miles
  • 2024 – 68,809 miles
  • 2023 – 66,157 miles
  • 2022 – 63,639 miles
  • 2021 – 62,386 miles
  • 2019 – 60,607 miles
  • 2018 – 58,315 miles
  • 2017 – 56,304 miles
  • 2016 – 50,280 miles
  • 2015 – 33,214 miles
  • 2013 – 38,288 miles
  • 2012 – 34,720 miles
  • 2011 – 30,916 miles
  • 2010 – 26,661 miles
  • 2009 – 22,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,795 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,795 miles (+2,660)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,795 miles
    Test number
    131323073005
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass71,135 miles (+2,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,135 miles
    Test number
    985586557011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass68,809 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,809 miles
    Test number
    788635332155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    576741894678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,157 miles (+2,518)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    703973420560
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,639 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,639 miles
    Test number
    906635575893
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail63,639 miles (+1,253)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,639 miles
    Test number
    293608669719
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass62,386 miles (+1,779)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,386 miles
    Test number
    423667610809
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass60,607 miles (+2,292)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,607 miles
    Test number
    347552814669
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,315 miles (+2,011)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,315 miles
    Test number
    541364058189
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass56,304 miles (+6,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,304 miles
    Test number
    479928864311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass50,280 miles (+17,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,280 miles
    Test number
    547799570326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass33,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,214 miles
    Test number
    285305365087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,214 miles (-5,074)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,214 miles
    Test number
    866913565052
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass38,288 miles (+3,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,288 miles
    Test number
    627928013367
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass34,720 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,720 miles
    Test number
    127899712307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,712 miles (+3,796)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    378128712364
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass30,916 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,916 miles
    Test number
    339167801325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,661 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,661 miles
    Test number
    430163010480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,592 miles (+4,478)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,592 miles
    Test number
    782018400305
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass22,114 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,114 miles
    Test number
    164387019304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,073 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,073 miles
    Test number
    830444419300
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LK56 RKN

Does LK56 RKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 RKN is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 RKN?
The MOT on LK56 RKN is valid until 16 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 RKN done?
LK56 RKN was recorded at 73,795 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,148 miles a year.
Has LK56 RKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 RKN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LK56 RKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK56 RKN find?
LK56 RKN passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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