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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LM61 YOTMOT history

LM61 YOT is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 173,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LM61 YOT black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
173,425 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YOT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YOT was last recorded at 173,425 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 4,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,604 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,821 miles
Average per year
10,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,425 miles
  • 2024 – 168,604 miles
  • 2023 – 160,112 miles
  • 2022 – 149,463 miles
  • 2020 – 112,377 miles
  • 2019 – 97,967 miles
  • 2018 – 83,898 miles
  • 2016 – 67,818 miles
  • 2015 – 59,783 miles
  • 2014 – 53,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,425 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • No smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,425 miles (+4,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    173,425 miles
    Test number
    985025826979
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass168,604 miles (+8,492)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    168,604 miles
    Test number
    254877461451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,112 miles (+10,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,112 miles
    Test number
    428283765041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp rusty
  4. Pass149,463 miles (+4,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,463 miles
    Test number
    605400622902
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low
  5. Pass144,762 miles (+32,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,762 miles
    Test number
    973754433009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass112,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,377 miles
    Test number
    253457030717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,369 miles (+14,402)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,369 miles
    Test number
    209542821614
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass97,967 miles (+14,069)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,967 miles
    Test number
    391781873751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,898 miles (+539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,898 miles
    Test number
    955948451693
    • AdvisoryNo smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean
  10. Fail83,359 miles (+15,541)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,359 miles
    Test number
    387417147699
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNo smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean
  11. Pass67,818 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,818 miles
    Test number
    608815775621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  12. Fail67,818 miles (+8,035)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,818 miles
    Test number
    123620298528
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  13. Pass59,783 miles (+5,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,783 miles
    Test number
    419116077671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 Very close (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 Very close (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass53,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,931 miles
    Test number
    518079834377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 YOT

Does LM61 YOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YOT?
The MOT on LM61 YOT is valid until 9 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 YOT done?
LM61 YOT was recorded at 173,425 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 10,846 miles a year.
Has LM61 YOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YOT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LM61 YOT 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 YOT find?
LM61 YOT passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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