
Audi A3
White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,595 cc
LM61 ERUMOT history
LM61 ERU is a white petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,531 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 96,531 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 ERU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 ERU was last recorded at 96,531 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,528 miles · 27 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,531 miles
- 2025 – 90,092 miles
- 2024 – 82,680 miles
- 2023 – 80,789 miles
- 2022 – 78,533 miles
- 2021 – 75,275 miles
- 2020 – 70,845 miles
- 2019 – 64,127 miles
- 2018 – 59,161 miles
- 2017 – 50,623 miles
- 2016 – 36,922 miles
- 2015 – 30,240 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Engine covers & undersheilds fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,531 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 96,531 miles
- Test number
- 490391484114
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,528 miles (+11)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,528 miles
- Test number
- 630085218601
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,517 miles (+6,425)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,517 miles
- Test number
- 179196036802
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine not running correctly (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,092 miles (+7,412)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 90,092 miles
- Test number
- 190061223961
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,680 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 82,680 miles
- Test number
- 610616418944
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail82,667 miles (+1,878)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,667 miles
- Test number
- 860441232981
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass80,789 miles (+2,256)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 80,789 miles
- Test number
- 254846509911
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,533 miles (+3,258)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 78,533 miles
- Test number
- 439879291969
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass75,275 miles (+4,430)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 75,275 miles
- Test number
- 681572723421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,845 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 70,845 miles
- Test number
- 965588526839
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & undersheilds fitted
Fail70,839 miles (+6,712)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,839 miles
- Test number
- 970993297177
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & undersheilds fitted
Pass64,127 miles (+4,966)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 64,127 miles
- Test number
- 471324757941
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,161 miles (+8,538)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 59,161 miles
- Test number
- 149719502181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,623 miles (+13,701)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 50,623 miles
- Test number
- 772063530687
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,922 miles (+6,682)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,922 miles
- Test number
- 112563830670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,240 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 30,240 miles
- Test number
- 805880695005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM61 ERU
- Does LM61 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ERU is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 ERU?
- The MOT on LM61 ERU is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 ERU done?
- LM61 ERU was recorded at 96,531 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 5,799 miles a year.
- Has LM61 ERU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 ERU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM61 ERU 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 ERU find?
- LM61 ERU passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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