
Audi A3
Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,595 cc
LS56 ZBLMOT history
LS56 ZBL is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 89,326 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,932 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 ZBL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 29 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 ZBL was last recorded at 89,326 miles on 2 Oct 2023, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 89,212 miles · 26 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 114 miles
- Average per year
- 4,932 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 89,326 miles
- 2022 – 81,856 miles
- 2021 – 75,519 miles
- 2019 – 74,169 miles
- 2018 – 60,582 miles
- 2017 – 57,715 miles
- 2016 – 54,898 miles
- 2015 – 50,658 miles
- 2014 – 46,187 miles
- 2013 – 38,926 miles
- 2012 – 33,623 miles
- 2010 – 21,705 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,326 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 89,326 miles
- Test number
- 253228842321
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail89,326 miles (+114)3 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,326 miles
- Test number
- 336752505705
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail89,212 miles (+7,356)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,212 miles
- Test number
- 582369710115
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass81,856 miles (+6,337)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 81,856 miles
- Test number
- 163077569303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,519 miles (+1,350)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 75,519 miles
- Test number
- 909837491512
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 74,169 miles
- Test number
- 571081274050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,163 miles (+13,581)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,163 miles
- Test number
- 948126279314
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Pass60,582 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 60,582 miles
- Test number
- 353199564692
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail60,581 miles (+2,866)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,581 miles
- Test number
- 881246977684
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass57,715 miles (+2,817)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 57,715 miles
- Test number
- 701278394012
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,898 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 54,898 miles
- Test number
- 112158194020
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail54,898 miles (+4,240)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,898 miles
- Test number
- 632567470637
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass50,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 50,658 miles
- Test number
- 985941895187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,658 miles (+4,471)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,658 miles
- Test number
- 879089685194
- FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass46,187 miles (+7,261)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 46,187 miles
- Test number
- 778438194140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,926 miles (+5,303)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 38,926 miles
- Test number
- 608595823073
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 33,623 miles
- Test number
- 805525722075
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 436528221032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 21,705 miles
- Test number
- 280375910072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,705 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,705 miles
- Test number
- 923145210016
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about LS56 ZBL
- Does LS56 ZBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 ZBL expired on 15 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 ZBL?
- The MOT on LS56 ZBL expired on 15 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 ZBL done?
- LS56 ZBL was recorded at 89,326 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2023, an average of 4,932 miles a year.
- Has LS56 ZBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 ZBL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS56 ZBL 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 ZBL find?
- LS56 ZBL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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