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Audi S3

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

LC61 FJZMOT history

LC61 FJZ is a black petrol Audi S3 first used on 14 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LC61 FJZ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
152,965 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 FJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 FJZ was last recorded at 152,965 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 8,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,396 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,569 miles
Average per year
9,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,965 miles
  • 2025 – 144,396 miles
  • 2024 – 138,458 miles
  • 2023 – 131,108 miles
  • 2022 – 121,224 miles
  • 2021 – 112,831 miles
  • 2020 – 104,300 miles
  • 2019 – 92,564 miles
  • 2018 – 83,359 miles
  • 2017 – 71,323 miles
  • 2016 – 59,939 miles
  • 2015 – 50,518 miles
  • 2014 – 38,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,965 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,965 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    152,965 miles
    Test number
    440156317919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail152,965 miles (+8,569)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,965 miles
    Test number
    285048609134
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,396 miles (+5,938)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,396 miles
    Test number
    308816589611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,458 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,458 miles
    Test number
    587055468965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail138,458 miles (+7,350)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,458 miles
    Test number
    816453060825
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass131,108 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,108 miles
    Test number
    100067382993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  7. Fail131,108 miles (+9,884)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,108 miles
    Test number
    122584159825
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  8. Pass121,224 miles (+8,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,224 miles
    Test number
    792693708894
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass112,831 miles (+8,531)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,831 miles
    Test number
    581738365790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,300 miles (+11,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,300 miles
    Test number
    467439789445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,564 miles (+9,205)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,564 miles
    Test number
    304014440705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,359 miles (+12,036)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,359 miles
    Test number
    710123408846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,323 miles
    Test number
    866174066990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail71,323 miles (+11,384)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,323 miles
    Test number
    761643887802
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    911097487114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail59,939 miles (+9,421)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    527211333919
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,518 miles (+12,159)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,518 miles
    Test number
    760811898345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,359 miles
    Test number
    835155734368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 FJZ

Does LC61 FJZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 FJZ is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 FJZ?
The MOT on LC61 FJZ is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 FJZ done?
LC61 FJZ was recorded at 152,965 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 9,630 miles a year.
Has LC61 FJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 FJZ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 FJZ 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 LC61 FJZ find?
LC61 FJZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 1 more.

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