Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
LM61 SBVMOT history
LM61 SBV is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 8 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 200,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 200,860 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 12,236 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 SBV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 8 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 SBV was last recorded at 200,860 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 200,860 miles · 2 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 12,236 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 200,860 miles
- 2025 – 194,687 miles
- 2024 – 186,279 miles
- 2023 – 177,292 miles
- 2022 – 168,961 miles
- 2020 – 156,729 miles
- 2018 – 132,371 miles
- 2016 – 98,501 miles
- 2015 – 78,560 miles
- 2014 – 65,114 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass200,860 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 2 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,860 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 200,860 miles
- Test number
- 615660654513
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail200,860 miles (+6,173)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,860 miles
- Test number
- 763114821797
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass194,687 miles (+8,408)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 194,687 miles
- Test number
- 368758835948
- AdvisoryFront Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both N/s and O/s rear seats fitted with child seats.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is on 2mm and wearing thin on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is on 3mm and wearing thin on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass186,279 miles (+8,987)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 186,279 miles
- Test number
- 889380183390
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs are slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear antiroll bar link upper ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass177,292 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 177,292 miles
- Test number
- 719043859628
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail177,292 miles (+8,331)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,292 miles
- Test number
- 380281418667
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass168,961 miles (+12,232)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 168,961 miles
- Test number
- 988741240308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,729 miles (+9,919)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 156,729 miles
- Test number
- 856221767404
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass146,810 miles (+14,439)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 146,810 miles
- Test number
- 315480595659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,371 miles (+15,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 132,371 miles
- Test number
- 686479769437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,790 miles (+18,289)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 116,790 miles
- Test number
- 200974211321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,501 miles (+19,941)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 98,501 miles
- Test number
- 175586671857
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre is low on tread and losing shape.
Pass78,560 miles (+13,446)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 78,560 miles
- Test number
- 172144024638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,114 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 65,114 miles
- Test number
- 547806334327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM61 SBV
- Does LM61 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 SBV is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 SBV?
- The MOT on LM61 SBV is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 SBV done?
- LM61 SBV was recorded at 200,860 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 12,236 miles a year.
- Has LM61 SBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 SBV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM61 SBV 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 SBV find?
- LM61 SBV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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