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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

NJ61 LPPMOT history

NJ61 LPP is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
145,213 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NJ61 LPP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NJ61 LPP was last recorded at 145,213 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 5,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,341 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,872 miles
Average per year
9,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,213 miles
  • 2024 – 139,341 miles
  • 2023 – 131,205 miles
  • 2022 – 127,036 miles
  • 2021 – 122,403 miles
  • 2020 – 119,040 miles
  • 2019 – 114,823 miles
  • 2018 – 109,786 miles
  • 2017 – 96,211 miles
  • 2016 – 75,140 miles
  • 2015 – 62,127 miles
  • 2014 – 46,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,213 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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly worn (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine bay covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,213 miles
    Test number
    277283223505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,213 miles (+5,872)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,213 miles
    Test number
    668575304914
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass139,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,341 miles
    Test number
    967144555783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail139,341 miles (+8,136)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,341 miles
    Test number
    577945332517
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass131,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,205 miles
    Test number
    927907916798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,205 miles (+4,169)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,205 miles
    Test number
    123254809312
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,036 miles (+4,633)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,036 miles
    Test number
    965420515667
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre lightly wearing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre lightly wearing on inner shoulder

  8. Pass122,403 miles (+3,363)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,403 miles
    Test number
    448536197375
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass119,040 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,040 miles
    Test number
    809116003134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,823 miles (+5,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,823 miles
    Test number
    586649206099
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass109,786 miles (+13,575)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,786 miles
    Test number
    151956624618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass96,211 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,211 miles
    Test number
    508738177998
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail96,192 miles (+21,052)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,192 miles
    Test number
    441547613557
    • DangerousOffside Side repeater not working and missing (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass75,140 miles (+13,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,140 miles
    Test number
    997593805638
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass62,127 miles (+16,058)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,127 miles
    Test number
    663938195585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,069 miles
    Test number
    286286144247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,069 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,069 miles
    Test number
    727486544247
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about NJ61 LPP

Does NJ61 LPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NJ61 LPP expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NJ61 LPP?
The MOT on NJ61 LPP expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NJ61 LPP done?
NJ61 LPP was recorded at 145,213 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 9,096 miles a year.
Has NJ61 LPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NJ61 LPP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on NJ61 LPP 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 NJ61 LPP find?
NJ61 LPP passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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