2006 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · GV56 LBL
2006 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 116,737 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GV56 LBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 116,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GV56 LBL Mileage History
- 21/05/2024113,806 mi
- 22/05/2025116,525 mi+2,719 mi
- 22/05/2025166,526 mi+50,001 mi
- 26/06/2026116,737 mi-49,789 mi
- 27/06/2026116,737 mi
Average of roughly 1,396 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GV56 LBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (GV56 LBL) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”.
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