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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LP61 FBBMOT history

LP61 FBB is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 17 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LP61 FBB red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,890 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 FBB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 FBB was last recorded at 125,890 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,966 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,924 miles
Average per year
6,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,890 miles
  • 2025 – 123,966 miles
  • 2024 – 119,843 miles
  • 2023 – 116,885 miles
  • 2022 – 112,052 miles
  • 2021 – 107,215 miles
  • 2020 – 104,296 miles
  • 2019 – 102,167 miles
  • 2018 – 99,432 miles
  • 2017 – 87,346 miles
  • 2016 – 68,713 miles
  • 2015 – 45,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,890 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,890 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,890 miles
    Test number
    960045298438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,966 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,966 miles
    Test number
    295444912594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Fail123,966 miles (+4,123)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,966 miles
    Test number
    975527298699
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass119,843 miles (+2,958)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,843 miles
    Test number
    917107882320
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass116,885 miles (+1)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,885 miles
    Test number
    160471559008
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail116,884 miles (+4,832)1 dangerous1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,884 miles
    Test number
    178551791723
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass112,052 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,052 miles
    Test number
    115450237374
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Fail112,049 miles (+4,834)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,049 miles
    Test number
    690845518536
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass107,215 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    934755445101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,296 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,296 miles
    Test number
    176772360876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,167 miles
    Test number
    569585915768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail102,167 miles (+2,735)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,167 miles
    Test number
    188037943515
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass99,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    992749640929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Fail99,432 miles (+12,086)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    776203538449
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Pass87,346 miles (+18,633)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,346 miles
    Test number
    936735548220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,713 miles (+23,374)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,713 miles
    Test number
    465383917572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,339 miles
    Test number
    567390445029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 FBB

Does LP61 FBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 FBB is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 FBB?
The MOT on LP61 FBB is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 FBB done?
LP61 FBB was recorded at 125,890 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 6,910 miles a year.
Has LP61 FBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 FBB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LP61 FBB 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 LP61 FBB find?
LP61 FBB passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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