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Audi A1

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L15 VYHMOT history

L15 VYH is a blue diesel Audi A1 first used on 13 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L15 VYH blue Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,540 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 VYH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 VYH was last recorded at 124,540 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Dec 2018: 84,581 miles, lower than 85,252 miles on 11 Jan 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,536 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,540 miles
  • 2025 – 116,689 miles
  • 2024 – 114,269 miles
  • 2023 – 111,353 miles
  • 2022 – 108,771 miles
  • 2021 – 105,796 miles
  • 2020 – 94,486 miles
  • 2018 – 84,581 miles
  • 2017 – 63,342 miles
  • 2016 – 49,731 miles
  • 2015 – 35,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,540 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,540 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,540 miles
    Test number
    234537160007
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail124,536 miles (+7,847)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,536 miles
    Test number
    103682794769
    • MajorCentral Front Fuel system component leaking injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass116,689 miles (+2,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,689 miles
    Test number
    965782160699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass114,269 miles (+2,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,269 miles
    Test number
    712356714051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,353 miles
    Test number
    311402752814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,353 miles (+2,582)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,353 miles
    Test number
    579149663505
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,771 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,771 miles
    Test number
    784877631900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,796 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,796 miles
    Test number
    699162400353
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sidelight 50% working
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted and is slightly insecure

  9. Fail105,796 miles (+11,310)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,796 miles
    Test number
    346352093441
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sidelight 50% working
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted and is slightly insecure

  10. Pass94,486 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,486 miles
    Test number
    944109124006
    • AdvisoryDiesel particulate filter warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail94,486 miles (+9,905)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,486 miles
    Test number
    145304463028
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDiesel particulate filter warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass84,581 miles (-671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,581 miles
    Test number
    201815675360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear disc red/pads baked (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass85,252 miles (+9,566)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,252 miles
    Test number
    934045470093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,686 miles (+12,344)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,686 miles
    Test number
    270616579775
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass63,342 miles (+13,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,342 miles
    Test number
    359721519374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass49,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,731 miles
    Test number
    919653500693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,731 miles (+14,503)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,731 miles
    Test number
    293538690753
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2x bulges inner and outer of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass35,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,228 miles
    Test number
    496616905165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 VYH

Does L15 VYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 VYH is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 VYH?
The MOT on L15 VYH is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 VYH done?
L15 VYH was recorded at 124,540 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 8,161 miles a year.
Has L15 VYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 VYH has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 VYH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L15 VYH find?
L15 VYH passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top slight wear; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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