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SH56 LAM

2021 Audi A3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,453 mi
Last recorded64,453 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Audi A329,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 LAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 64,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2025 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s +o/s rear tyres slightly stepped

Fail 29 Jul 2025 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

n/s +o/s rear tyres slightly stepped

Pass 20 Jun 2025 53,250 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 39,209 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 77,653 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,414 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 63,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall split 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre not repairable 225/40/18 ()

Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,428 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 41,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,616 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 24,539 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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SH56 LAM is a 2021 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,332cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2021 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 29,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH56 LAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 5 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SH56 LAM registered?

SH56 LAM is a 2021 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2021.

Is SH56 LAM safe to buy?

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