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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LS56 BWOMOT history

LS56 BWO is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LS56 BWO black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
173,681 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BWO
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
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BWO was last recorded at 173,681 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,590 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
6,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,681 miles
  • 2025 – 167,562 miles
  • 2024 – 161,469 miles
  • 2023 – 153,917 miles
  • 2022 – 148,295 miles
  • 2021 – 142,160 miles
  • 2020 – 139,224 miles
  • 2019 – 132,943 miles
  • 2018 – 127,587 miles
  • 2017 – 120,534 miles
  • 2016 – 113,573 miles
  • 2015 – 108,204 miles
  • 2014 – 103,124 miles
  • 2013 – 99,546 miles
  • 2012 – 94,788 miles
  • 2011 – 91,259 miles
  • 2010 – 85,709 miles
  • 2009 – 62,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,681 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,681 miles (+91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    173,681 miles
    Test number
    421580918073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail173,590 miles (+6,028)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,590 miles
    Test number
    301355063642
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass167,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,562 miles
    Test number
    594700059443
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,562 miles (+6,093)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,562 miles
    Test number
    722479451498
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,469 miles
    Test number
    643410884488
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail161,469 miles (+7,552)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,469 miles
    Test number
    223067101479
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,917 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,917 miles
    Test number
    623365485491
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut mount bearings rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail153,916 miles (+5,621)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,916 miles
    Test number
    823045248806
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut mount bearings rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass148,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,295 miles
    Test number
    950394249847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail148,292 miles (+6,132)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,292 miles
    Test number
    670671717534
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass142,160 miles (+2,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,160 miles
    Test number
    184715663067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm upper bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass139,224 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,224 miles
    Test number
    376045614956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,943 miles (+5,356)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,943 miles
    Test number
    703391029385
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass127,587 miles (+7,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    127,587 miles
    Test number
    482498513604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass120,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    120,534 miles
    Test number
    741798254812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,534 miles (+6,961)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,534 miles
    Test number
    842378871426
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass113,573 miles (+5,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,573 miles
    Test number
    481986291594
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs scored on inner faces
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 85% worn

  18. Pass108,204 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,204 miles
    Test number
    889864695111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,124 miles (+3,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,124 miles
    Test number
    849132704260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  20. Pass99,546 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,546 miles
    Test number
    258488693151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,788 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,788 miles
    Test number
    927796702245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,259 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,259 miles
    Test number
    566374001284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,709 miles (+23,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,709 miles
    Test number
    733668270253
    • 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)

  24. Pass62,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,424 miles
    Test number
    731319099299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BWO

Does LS56 BWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BWO is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BWO?
The MOT on LS56 BWO is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 BWO done?
LS56 BWO was recorded at 173,681 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,551 miles a year.
Has LS56 BWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BWO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 BWO 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 LS56 BWO find?
LS56 BWO passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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