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2006 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration LS56BWP
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 09 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,883 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 139,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,038 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2025 7 Jun 202610 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
3 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,058 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 125,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,695 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear suspension components are corroded, not seriously weakened
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm **recommend renewal** (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,501 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear suspension components are showing signs of corrosion, not seriously weakened
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe entering exhaust box corroded, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing rubber seal on fuel cap is missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe entering exhaust box corroded, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear suspension components are showing signs of corrosion, not seriously weakened
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,043 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2021 7 Jun 202613 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,796 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
13 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread - 205 / 55 / 16 V Pirelli P7 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
2 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,484 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- slight corrosion to rear suspension sub-frame
- rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion
- Nearside Front worn on inner edge
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,903 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018 7 Jun 202617 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,903 MI
7 Jun 202619 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,483 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
19 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,808 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016 7 Jun 20265 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,297 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 7 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,032 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 7 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,687 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 7 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,474 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012 7 Jun 20268 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,656 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,496 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2010 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS56BWP was registered on 2006-11-20
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