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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.

LM61 ERU white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass96,531 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass75,275 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,275 miles
    Test number
    681572723421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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))
  13. Pass59,161 miles (+8,538)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,161 miles
    Test number
    149719502181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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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