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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LS56 BWUMOT history

LS56 BWU is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LS56 BWU grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
158,691 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BWU
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
5 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BWU was last recorded at 158,691 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 4,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,376 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,315 miles
Average per year
7,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,691 miles
  • 2025 – 154,376 miles
  • 2023 – 146,795 miles
  • 2022 – 139,209 miles
  • 2021 – 136,595 miles
  • 2020 – 134,309 miles
  • 2019 – 131,002 miles
  • 2018 – 122,329 miles
  • 2017 – 116,194 miles
  • 2016 – 109,269 miles
  • 2015 – 101,198 miles
  • 2014 – 93,430 miles
  • 2013 – 85,008 miles
  • 2012 – 75,252 miles
  • 2010 – 51,346 miles
  • 2009 – 38,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,691 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREADS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,691 miles (+4,315)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    158,691 miles
    Test number
    198958488455
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass154,376 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,376 miles
    Test number
    527056563805
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail154,343 miles (+7,548)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,343 miles
    Test number
    155219654888
    • MajorCentral 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,795 miles (+7,586)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,795 miles
    Test number
    564337468714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,209 miles (+2,614)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,209 miles
    Test number
    699442020660
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front/Both sides rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,595 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,595 miles
    Test number
    906801893255
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

  7. Fail136,595 miles (+2,286)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,595 miles
    Test number
    648645896211
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly Fitted Bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

  8. Pass134,309 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,309 miles
    Test number
    174300116935
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail134,309 miles (+3,307)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,309 miles
    Test number
    866991084647
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,002 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,002 miles
    Test number
    239608518057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,347 miles (+7,018)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,347 miles
    Test number
    621798061019
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass122,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,329 miles
    Test number
    465287488107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,329 miles (+6,135)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,329 miles
    Test number
    777247796598
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass116,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,194 miles
    Test number
    829160234793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail116,194 miles (+6,925)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,194 miles
    Test number
    711567590520
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass109,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,269 miles
    Test number
    428975392487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail109,269 miles (+8,071)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,269 miles
    Test number
    309541897659
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass101,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,198 miles
    Test number
    442473300096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,198 miles (+7,768)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,198 miles
    Test number
    515480892363
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass93,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,430 miles
    Test number
    569320424230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail93,430 miles (+8,422)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,430 miles
    Test number
    748420724248
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass85,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,008 miles
    Test number
    349766323461
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail85,008 miles (+9,756)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,008 miles
    Test number
    787836223266
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass75,252 miles (+23,906)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,252 miles
    Test number
    228837202297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,346 miles (+13,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,346 miles
    Test number
    660012840317
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass38,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,318 miles
    Test number
    433675419406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS56 BWU

Does LS56 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BWU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BWU?
The MOT on LS56 BWU is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 BWU done?
LS56 BWU was recorded at 158,691 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 7,336 miles a year.
Has LS56 BWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BWU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 BWU 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 BWU find?
LS56 BWU passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective.

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