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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,595 cc

LM61 PPVMOT history

LM61 PPV is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 92,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LM61 PPV black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,110 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 PPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 PPV was last recorded at 92,110 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 4,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,238 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,872 miles
Average per year
6,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,110 miles
  • 2025 – 87,238 miles
  • 2024 – 81,076 miles
  • 2023 – 74,981 miles
  • 2022 – 74,722 miles
  • 2021 – 71,186 miles
  • 2020 – 62,202 miles
  • 2019 – 55,797 miles
  • 2018 – 46,451 miles
  • 2016 – 36,417 miles
  • 2015 – 28,961 miles
  • 2014 – 22,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,110 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,110 miles (+4,872)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,110 miles
    Test number
    270953579539
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass87,238 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    773779562852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail87,232 miles (+6,156)1 dangerous1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,232 miles
    Test number
    266758626477
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible The spring is seated on the body not the mounting bearing (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass81,076 miles (+234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,076 miles
    Test number
    705421844937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail80,842 miles (+5,861)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,842 miles
    Test number
    199347139772
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass74,981 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,981 miles
    Test number
    959941630930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,847 miles (+125)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,847 miles
    Test number
    927235212065
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass74,722 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,722 miles
    Test number
    275763918260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,186 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,186 miles
    Test number
    436648216028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail71,186 miles (+8,984)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,186 miles
    Test number
    719912212332
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass62,202 miles (+6,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,202 miles
    Test number
    643758891230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass55,797 miles (+9,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,797 miles
    Test number
    616366637943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass46,451 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,451 miles
    Test number
    673873491132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,445 miles (+10,028)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    470026691474
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  15. Pass36,417 miles (+7,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,417 miles
    Test number
    634120904339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass28,961 miles (+6,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,961 miles
    Test number
    570964167078
    • 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)

  17. Pass22,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    22,171 miles
    Test number
    496804824434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 PPV

Does LM61 PPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 PPV is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 PPV?
The MOT on LM61 PPV is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 PPV done?
LM61 PPV was recorded at 92,110 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,173 miles a year.
Has LM61 PPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 PPV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 PPV 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 PPV find?
LM61 PPV passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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