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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 BGUMOT history

LM61 BGU is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 168,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LM61 BGU black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
168,272 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 BGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 BGU was last recorded at 168,272 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 5,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,003 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,269 miles
Average per year
9,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,272 miles
  • 2025 – 163,003 miles
  • 2024 – 157,027 miles
  • 2023 – 150,746 miles
  • 2022 – 140,679 miles
  • 2021 – 138,089 miles
  • 2020 – 131,641 miles
  • 2019 – 121,936 miles
  • 2018 – 107,548 miles
  • 2017 – 79,502 miles
  • 2016 – 79,484 miles
  • 2015 – 65,484 miles
  • 2014 – 53,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,272 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,272 miles (+5,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,272 miles
    Test number
    626307019998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass163,003 miles (+81)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,003 miles
    Test number
    600190043555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail162,922 miles (+5,895)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,922 miles
    Test number
    296742330651
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass157,027 miles (+6,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,027 miles
    Test number
    148074425940
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass150,746 miles (+10,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,746 miles
    Test number
    853195139581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass140,679 miles (+2,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,679 miles
    Test number
    570434435090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass138,089 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,089 miles
    Test number
    348671839061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,641 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,641 miles
    Test number
    819938908799
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. Fail131,641 miles (+9,705)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,641 miles
    Test number
    854168138909
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass121,936 miles (+14,388)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,936 miles
    Test number
    804790064293
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has a small chip outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre worn to a minimum tread depth of 2.6 mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front upper suspension arm has slight play in one ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass107,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,548 miles
    Test number
    943363925639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,548 miles (+28,046)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,548 miles
    Test number
    123631685980
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass79,502 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,502 miles
    Test number
    960771034850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,484 miles (+14,000)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,484 miles
    Test number
    499631311665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,484 miles (+11,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,484 miles
    Test number
    909173713138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass53,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,649 miles
    Test number
    949523824376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 BGU

Does LM61 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 BGU is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 BGU?
The MOT on LM61 BGU is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 BGU done?
LM61 BGU was recorded at 168,272 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 9,631 miles a year.
Has LM61 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 BGU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 BGU 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 LM61 BGU find?
LM61 BGU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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