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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 YDZMOT history

LM61 YDZ is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 155,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2025.

LM61 YDZ grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
155,216 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YDZ was last recorded at 155,216 miles on 10 Feb 2025, 5,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,763 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,453 miles
Average per year
9,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,216 miles
  • 2024 – 149,763 miles
  • 2023 – 131,582 miles
  • 2022 – 121,605 miles
  • 2021 – 110,350 miles
  • 2020 – 102,823 miles
  • 2019 – 95,964 miles
  • 2018 – 88,550 miles
  • 2017 – 82,632 miles
  • 2016 – 73,159 miles
  • 2015 – 64,412 miles
  • 2014 – 56,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,216 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,216 miles
    Test number
    629290494946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,216 miles (+5,453)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,216 miles
    Test number
    711926385895
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass149,763 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    149,763 miles
    Test number
    957551731546
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail149,762 miles (+18,180)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,762 miles
    Test number
    562243885236
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass131,582 miles (+9,977)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,582 miles
    Test number
    644407532210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,605 miles (+11,255)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,605 miles
    Test number
    930496482360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,350 miles (+7,527)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,350 miles
    Test number
    248787053776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,823 miles
    Test number
    599583312252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail102,823 miles (+6,859)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,823 miles
    Test number
    940961343560
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass95,964 miles (+7,414)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,964 miles
    Test number
    450335231307
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sun visor clip broken
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass88,550 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,550 miles
    Test number
    353912318825
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Has A Small Cut Between The Tread.No Cords Showing.
    • AdvisoryRecommend Replacing Front Wiper Blades As Becoming Noisy
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail88,550 miles (+5,918)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,550 miles
    Test number
    239757567492
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Has A Small Cut Between The Tread.No Cords Showing.
    • AdvisoryRecommend Replacing Front Wiper Blades As Becoming Noisy
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass82,632 miles (+9,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,632 miles
    Test number
    117143136717
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass73,159 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,159 miles
    Test number
    656379954204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,412 miles (+8,396)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,412 miles
    Test number
    936146015043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,016 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    967536934059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres slight damage to rim protectors

Questions about LM61 YDZ

Does LM61 YDZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 YDZ expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YDZ?
The MOT on LM61 YDZ expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 YDZ done?
LM61 YDZ was recorded at 155,216 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2025, an average of 9,006 miles a year.
Has LM61 YDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YDZ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 YDZ 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 YDZ find?
LM61 YDZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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