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Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,390 cc

981 GARMOT history

981 GAR is a red petrol Audi A1 first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 63,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

981 GAR red Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,213 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
981 GAR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

981 GAR was last recorded at 63,213 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,845 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,368 miles
Average per year
4,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,213 miles
  • 2025 – 60,845 miles
  • 2024 – 58,199 miles
  • 2023 – 54,243 miles
  • 2022 – 51,618 miles
  • 2021 – 49,725 miles
  • 2019 – 44,352 miles
  • 2018 – 35,387 miles
  • 2017 – 25,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,213 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread blocking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    207791952316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread blocking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail63,213 miles (+2,368)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    346808237049
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread blocking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass60,845 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,845 miles
    Test number
    343332250603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,199 miles (+3,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,199 miles
    Test number
    514714089762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread blocking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread blocking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass54,243 miles (+2,625)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,243 miles
    Test number
    471935793563
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass51,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,618 miles
    Test number
    493455647771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,618 miles (+1,893)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,618 miles
    Test number
    812153252108
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both os and ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass49,725 miles (+5,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,725 miles
    Test number
    792090400492
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass44,352 miles (+8,965)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,352 miles
    Test number
    750215375133
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass35,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,387 miles
    Test number
    511575839561
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail35,387 miles (+10,054)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,387 miles
    Test number
    850085756486
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass25,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,333 miles
    Test number
    254014969745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 981 GAR

What vehicle is registration 981 GAR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 981 GAR on a red petrol Audi A1 first used on 1 Sept 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 981 GAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 981 GAR is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 981 GAR?
The MOT on 981 GAR is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 981 GAR done?
981 GAR was recorded at 63,213 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 4,270 miles a year.
Has 981 GAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 981 GAR has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 981 GAR 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 981 GAR find?
981 GAR passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged tread blocking; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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