AUDI A3 LT56YSM has 21 MOTs

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This 2006 AUDI A3 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 166,194 miles 2 months ago on Saturday 21st March 2026 at 18:15.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 26th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

LT56YSM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH MARCH 2027166,194 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED21ST MARCH 2026166,194 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. PRS - Offside Front Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED22ND MARCH 202526TH MARCH 2026160,129 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED22ND MARCH 2025160,129 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Headlamp Aim Too High Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED17TH MARCH 2025160,105 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED23RD MARCH 202426TH MARCH 2025153,083 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED25TH MARCH 202326TH MARCH 2024149,174 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED25TH MARCH 202226TH MARCH 2023135,463 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED13TH MARCH 202126TH MARCH 2022122,463 MI
PASSED27TH MARCH 202026TH MARCH 2021113,511 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 20172ND OCTOBER 2018105,913 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 2017105,912 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20162ND OCTOBER 201794,730 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201528TH SEPTEMBER 201679,871 MI
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 201579,871 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201428TH SEPTEMBER 201567,173 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201319TH SEPTEMBER 201455,588 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201219TH SEPTEMBER 201343,732 MI
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201119TH SEPTEMBER 201232,394 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Plastic Covers Fitted On Underside.
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201019TH SEPTEMBER 201120,953 MI
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 200916TH SEPTEMBER 20107,891 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LT56YSM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

LT56YSM MOT Comments

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LT56YSM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 166,194 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,310 miles

LT56YSM FAQs

This Audi A3 with registration LT56YSM was manufactured on Friday 27th October 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 166,194 miles, so this Audi has travelled an average of 8,310 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Audi A3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LT56YSM has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Audi A3 has had 26 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Audi A3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does LT56YSM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 LT56YSM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LT56YSM Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 LT56YSM does have Tax. Read more

When does LT56YSM Tax expire?

The current Tax for LT56YSM will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LT56YSM MOT expire?

The current MOT for LT56YSM will expire in 10 months on Friday 26th March 2027. Read more

When did LT56YSM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LT56YSM was on Saturday 21st March 2026 at 18:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LT56YSM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for LT56YSM we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LT56YSM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for LT56YSM we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LT56YSM?

LT56YSM is registered as a 2006 Audi A3. Read more

How many miles has LT56YSM done?

The odometer reading for LT56YSM at the last MOT in March 2026 was 166,194 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,310 miles per year. Read more

How old is LT56YSM?

The vehicle LT56YSM was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 27th October 2006. Read more

What colour is LT56YSM?

The official colour of LT56YSM is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does LT56YSM have?

LT56YSM has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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