FY56VXW - AUDI A3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 29 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 08 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 183,396 mi
Expires: 07 September 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Failed - 08 September 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 183,394 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Road wheel fixing missing each from all (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 30 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 177,345 mi
Expires: 30 August 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Failed - 30 August 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 177,345 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 31 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,097 mi
Expires: 30 August 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 09 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,233 mi
Expires: 09 August 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed - 31 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,210 mi
Expires: 09 August 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 27 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,968 mi
Expires: 09 August 2021
Passed - 22 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,403 mi
Expires: 09 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 21 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,853 mi
Expires: 09 August 2019
Passed - 10 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,954 mi
Expires: 09 August 2018
Passed - 10 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,167 mi
Expires: 09 August 2017
Passed - 23 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,590 mi
Expires: 22 July 2016
Failed - 22 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,590 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 30 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,985 mi
Expires: 25 October 2015
Failed - 30 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,985 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Major Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Passed - 05 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,299 mi
Expires: 25 October 2014
Passed - 26 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,563 mi
Expires: 25 October 2013
Passed - 14 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,002 mi
Expires: 25 October 2012
Passed - 26 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,492 mi
Expires: 25 October 2011
Passed - 20 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,423 mi
Expires: 23 October 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for FY56VXW?
The MOT expires on 07 September 2026.
What is the tax status of FY56VXW?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of FY56VXW?
This is a 2006 AUDI A3 in Red. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of FY56VXW?
This vehicle produces 146 g/km of CO2 emissions.