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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 JBEMOT history

LB61 JBE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 255,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
255,723 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
18,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 JBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 JBE was last recorded at 255,723 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,721 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
18,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 255,723 miles
  • 2023 – 240,108 miles
  • 2022 – 221,280 miles
  • 2021 – 204,022 miles
  • 2019 – 187,956 miles
  • 2018 – 160,627 miles
  • 2017 – 138,988 miles
  • 2016 – 120,814 miles
  • 2015 – 79,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,723 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories 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 Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost split slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost split slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,723 miles (+2)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    255,723 miles
    Test number
    811820578233
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail255,721 miles (+15,613)6 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,721 miles
    Test number
    632401031640
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass240,108 miles (+18,828)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    240,108 miles
    Test number
    392177620751
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass221,280 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    221,280 miles
    Test number
    189770770392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail221,273 miles (+17,251)1 dangerous5 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,273 miles
    Test number
    883065101260
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDpf indicator on
    • AdvisoryEngine service indicator on
    • AdvisoryPad wear indicator on
  6. Pass204,022 miles (+16,066)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    204,022 miles
    Test number
    741634978650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass187,956 miles (+27,329)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    187,956 miles
    Test number
    227615197646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,627 miles (+21,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    160,627 miles
    Test number
    361375428155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass138,988 miles (+18,174)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    138,988 miles
    Test number
    483447210139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,814 miles (+41,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    120,814 miles
    Test number
    695039763255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass79,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,309 miles
    Test number
    147024415468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,309 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,309 miles
    Test number
    808642915014
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Questions about LB61 JBE

Does LB61 JBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 JBE expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 JBE?
The MOT on LB61 JBE expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 JBE done?
LB61 JBE was recorded at 255,723 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 18,115 miles a year.
Has LB61 JBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 JBE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 JBE 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 JBE find?
LB61 JBE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 7 more.

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