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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LS56 BXDMOT history

LS56 BXD is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LS56 BXD black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,270 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BXD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BXD was last recorded at 136,270 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 3,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,524 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,746 miles
Average per year
6,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,270 miles
  • 2024 – 132,524 miles
  • 2023 – 127,353 miles
  • 2022 – 120,318 miles
  • 2021 – 114,422 miles
  • 2020 – 109,291 miles
  • 2019 – 104,266 miles
  • 2018 – 96,640 miles
  • 2017 – 89,639 miles
  • 2016 – 83,765 miles
  • 2015 – 77,484 miles
  • 2014 – 70,354 miles
  • 2013 – 64,187 miles
  • 2012 – 56,060 miles
  • 2011 – 47,449 miles
  • 2010 – 36,553 miles
  • 2009 – 27,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,270 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,270 miles (+3,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,270 miles
    Test number
    544410567365
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass132,524 miles (+5,171)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,524 miles
    Test number
    213102417221
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Undulation On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Undulation On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass127,353 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,353 miles
    Test number
    980049899677
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail127,353 miles (+7,035)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,353 miles
    Test number
    467832642398
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,318 miles (+5,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,318 miles
    Test number
    988625673396
    • 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))

  6. Pass114,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,422 miles
    Test number
    348328315504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,422 miles (+5,131)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,422 miles
    Test number
    636223488965
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,291 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,291 miles
    Test number
    843473852521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail109,288 miles (+5,022)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,288 miles
    Test number
    736826970589
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,266 miles (+7,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,266 miles
    Test number
    459209464096
    • 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))

  11. Pass96,640 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,640 miles
    Test number
    362081893608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,639 miles
    Test number
    326537025740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,639 miles (+5,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,639 miles
    Test number
    347210184349
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass83,765 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,765 miles
    Test number
    168722565581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing

  15. Fail83,765 miles (+6,281)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,765 miles
    Test number
    454510469583
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing

  16. Pass77,484 miles (+7,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,484 miles
    Test number
    980990861132
    • 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)

  17. Pass70,354 miles (+6,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,354 miles
    Test number
    568409704357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass64,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    585609403394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,187 miles (+8,127)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    515809703343
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,060 miles (+8,611)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,060 miles
    Test number
    546866702376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,449 miles (+10,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,449 miles
    Test number
    915156021307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass36,553 miles (+9,056)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,553 miles
    Test number
    221913920326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,497 miles
    Test number
    181538129349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BXD

Does LS56 BXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BXD is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BXD?
The MOT on LS56 BXD is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 BXD done?
LS56 BXD was recorded at 136,270 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,826 miles a year.
Has LS56 BXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BXD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 BXD 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 BXD find?
LS56 BXD passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside side repeater slightly discoloured.

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