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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 GWLMOT history

LB61 GWL is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
78,952 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB61 GWL was last recorded at 78,952 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,105 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,847 miles
Average per year
5,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,952 miles
  • 2025 – 77,105 miles
  • 2024 – 74,284 miles
  • 2023 – 72,751 miles
  • 2021 – 64,183 miles
  • 2020 – 57,717 miles
  • 2019 – 49,052 miles
  • 2018 – 37,648 miles
  • 2017 – 30,002 miles
  • 2016 – 20,826 miles
  • 2015 – 16,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,952 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail78,952 miles (+1,847)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,952 miles
    Test number
    395336597400
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,105 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,105 miles
    Test number
    344956417935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,102 miles (+2,818)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,102 miles
    Test number
    536818397789
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,284 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,284 miles
    Test number
    886220441771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,235 miles (+1,484)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,235 miles
    Test number
    372927273497
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass72,751 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,751 miles
    Test number
    248413202422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,183 miles
    Test number
    653270717927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,183 miles (+6,466)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,183 miles
    Test number
    735302199032
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass57,717 miles (+8,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,717 miles
    Test number
    905395970290
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear inner edges slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass49,052 miles (+11,404)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,052 miles
    Test number
    135959298179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,648 miles (+7,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,648 miles
    Test number
    632766642158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass30,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,002 miles
    Test number
    597953491615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,002 miles (+4,506)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,002 miles
    Test number
    319665077071
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass25,496 miles (+4,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,496 miles
    Test number
    203879638857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  15. Pass20,826 miles (+4,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,826 miles
    Test number
    848328645790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass16,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,642 miles
    Test number
    436189105063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 GWL

Does LB61 GWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 GWL expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GWL?
The MOT on LB61 GWL expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 GWL done?
LB61 GWL was recorded at 78,952 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 5,617 miles a year.
Has LB61 GWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GWL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 GWL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 GWL find?
LB61 GWL failed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 3 major defects: nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn banana arm; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central arm.

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