Audi A3
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
LM61 HKUMOT history
LM61 HKU is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 8 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 178,645 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 178,645 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,268 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 HKU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 8 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 HKU was last recorded at 178,645 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 5,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,427 miles · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,218 miles
- Average per year
- 9,268 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,645 miles
- 2025 – 173,427 miles
- 2024 – 164,525 miles
- 2023 – 155,850 miles
- 2022 – 147,443 miles
- 2021 – 131,062 miles
- 2019 – 118,262 miles
- 2018 – 107,851 miles
- 2017 – 97,305 miles
- 2016 – 89,478 miles
- 2015 – 83,559 miles
- 2014 – 74,153 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,645 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,645 miles (+5,218)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 178,645 miles
- Test number
- 389662013213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,427 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 173,427 miles
- Test number
- 825693990236
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail173,425 miles (+8,900)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,425 miles
- Test number
- 865621123480
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,525 miles (+381)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 164,525 miles
- Test number
- 255364665909
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail164,144 miles (+8,294)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,144 miles
- Test number
- 933769495005
- MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified has been cut and rewelderd (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working lamp broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,850 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 155,850 miles
- Test number
- 923747695943
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail155,848 miles (+8,405)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,848 miles
- Test number
- 443947842245
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,443 miles (+16,381)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 147,443 miles
- Test number
- 971424538326
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays
Pass131,062 miles (+12,800)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 131,062 miles
- Test number
- 964542288033
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,262 miles (+10,411)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 118,262 miles
- Test number
- 934875318046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,851 miles (+10,546)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 107,851 miles
- Test number
- 813293178640
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 97,305 miles
- Test number
- 227661993940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,305 miles (+7,827)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,305 miles
- Test number
- 674088135046
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,478 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 89,478 miles
- Test number
- 259312828325
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge worn
Fail89,478 miles (+5,919)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,478 miles
- Test number
- 530968110984
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge worn
Pass83,559 miles (+9,406)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 83,559 miles
- Test number
- 468357106680
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror cracked
Fail74,153 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,153 miles
- Test number
- 345904094239
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,153 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 74,153 miles
- Test number
- 605984794260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM61 HKU
- Does LM61 HKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 HKU is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 HKU?
- The MOT on LM61 HKU is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 HKU done?
- LM61 HKU was recorded at 178,645 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 9,268 miles a year.
- Has LM61 HKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 HKU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM61 HKU 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 HKU find?
- LM61 HKU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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