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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc

LM61 HLFMOT history

LM61 HLF is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LM61 HLF black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,300 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 HLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 HLF was last recorded at 89,300 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 5,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,776 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,524 miles
Average per year
6,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,300 miles
  • 2024 – 83,776 miles
  • 2023 – 79,978 miles
  • 2022 – 73,887 miles
  • 2021 – 67,822 miles
  • 2020 – 63,638 miles
  • 2019 – 59,283 miles
  • 2018 – 51,041 miles
  • 2017 – 43,846 miles
  • 2016 – 37,698 miles
  • 2015 – 31,408 miles
  • 2014 – 22,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,300 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 225/45R17 94W

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 2 to 3 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Gearbox parking pawl defective **use handbrake when parking**

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Service due spanner/msg illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,300 miles (+5,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,300 miles
    Test number
    351516581898
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass83,776 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,776 miles
    Test number
    824734301211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 2 to 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail83,757 miles (+3,779)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,757 miles
    Test number
    548483558594
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 2 to 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass79,978 miles (+6,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,978 miles
    Test number
    800190795924
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass73,887 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,887 miles
    Test number
    306441741981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,822 miles (+4,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,822 miles
    Test number
    623392605031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass63,638 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    248209515855
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox parking pawl defective **use handbrake when parking**
    • AdvisoryService due spanner/msg illuminated
  8. Fail63,625 miles (+4,342)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,625 miles
    Test number
    794055748883
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox parking pawl defective **use handbrake when parking**
    • AdvisoryService due spanner/msg illuminated
  9. Pass59,283 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    475066944085
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail59,283 miles (+8,242)1 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    477280160621
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass51,041 miles (+7,195)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,041 miles
    Test number
    106784157333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,846 miles (+6,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,846 miles
    Test number
    849584486905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass37,698 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,698 miles
    Test number
    551044089062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,408 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,408 miles
    Test number
    494665789411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,042 miles (+7,301)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,042 miles
    Test number
    559233303618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    22,741 miles
    Test number
    475699524395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 HLF

Does LM61 HLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 HLF is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 HLF?
The MOT on LM61 HLF is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 HLF done?
LM61 HLF was recorded at 89,300 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,041 miles a year.
Has LM61 HLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 HLF has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 HLF 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 HLF find?
LM61 HLF passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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