
Audi A3
Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
LS56 BWZMOT history
LS56 BWZ is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,430 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 163,430 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,366 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 BWZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 BWZ was last recorded at 163,430 miles on 13 Feb 2023, 18,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 144,984 miles · 15 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 18,446 miles
- Average per year
- 7,366 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 163,430 miles
- 2022 – 144,984 miles
- 2021 – 134,502 miles
- 2020 – 128,332 miles
- 2019 – 124,937 miles
- 2018 – 121,647 miles
- 2017 – 118,120 miles
- 2016 – 113,326 miles
- 2015 – 108,322 miles
- 2014 – 100,971 miles
- 2013 – 93,821 miles
- 2012 – 85,511 miles
- 2011 – 76,981 miles
- 2009 – 71,312 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 31 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,430 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 163,430 miles
- Test number
- 883608323528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail163,430 miles (+18,446)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,430 miles
- Test number
- 362987376052
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,984 miles (+10,482)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 144,984 miles
- Test number
- 777856284864
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass134,502 miles (+6,170)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 134,502 miles
- Test number
- 531153107037
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass128,332 miles (+3,395)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 128,332 miles
- Test number
- 281377994909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,937 miles (+3,290)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 124,937 miles
- Test number
- 859566994405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,647 miles (+3,527)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 121,647 miles
- Test number
- 769878057890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,120 miles (+4,794)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 118,120 miles
- Test number
- 905528253029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,326 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 113,326 miles
- Test number
- 363177959901
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryN/s rear tyre has a repair to its outer sidewall
- AdvisoryO/s rear tyre has a repair to the outer sidewall
Fail113,326 miles (+5,004)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,326 miles
- Test number
- 445803223483
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryN/s rear tyre has a repair to its outer sidewall
- AdvisoryO/s rear tyre has a repair to the outer sidewall
Pass108,322 miles (+7,351)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 108,322 miles
- Test number
- 797927535066
- NoteRear brake discs are worn
Pass100,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 100,971 miles
- Test number
- 799738524019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,971 miles (+7,150)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,971 miles
- Test number
- 855828024006
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass93,821 miles (+8,310)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 93,821 miles
- Test number
- 959415723085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,511 miles (+8,530)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 85,511 miles
- Test number
- 958643222092
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass76,981 miles (+5,669)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 76,981 miles
- Test number
- 965645521052
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,312 miles (+7,914)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 71,312 miles
- Test number
- 850041029397
- 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)
Pass63,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 63,398 miles
- Test number
- 754982119284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,698 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,698 miles
- Test number
- 412492319252
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS56 BWZ
- Does LS56 BWZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 BWZ expired on 12 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 BWZ?
- The MOT on LS56 BWZ expired on 12 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 BWZ done?
- LS56 BWZ was recorded at 163,430 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2023, an average of 7,366 miles a year.
- Has LS56 BWZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 BWZ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS56 BWZ 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 BWZ find?
- LS56 BWZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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