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Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L16 VJHMOT history

L16 VJH is a grey petrol Audi A1 first used on 14 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L16 VJH grey Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,650 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 VJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 VJH was last recorded at 83,650 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,369 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,281 miles
Average per year
6,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,650 miles
  • 2025 – 81,369 miles
  • 2024 – 79,608 miles
  • 2023 – 79,111 miles
  • 2022 – 69,199 miles
  • 2021 – 60,851 miles
  • 2020 – 56,091 miles
  • 2019 – 49,154 miles
  • 2018 – 39,509 miles
  • 2017 – 29,363 miles
  • 2016 – 21,666 miles
  • 2015 – 15,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,650 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,650 miles (+2,281)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,650 miles
    Test number
    263136697120
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass81,369 miles (+1,761)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,369 miles
    Test number
    187546707687
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass79,608 miles (+497)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,608 miles
    Test number
    929632554229
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass79,111 miles (+9,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,111 miles
    Test number
    446581546663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass69,199 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,199 miles
    Test number
    303273833266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail69,199 miles (+8,348)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,199 miles
    Test number
    224101042288
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass60,851 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,851 miles
    Test number
    523591657005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,091 miles (+6,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,091 miles
    Test number
    554965363637
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass49,154 miles (+9,645)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,154 miles
    Test number
    621057003998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,509 miles
    Test number
    611568451568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,509 miles (+10,146)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,509 miles
    Test number
    464373450950
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass29,363 miles (+7,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    29,363 miles
    Test number
    860122481378
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smeary.
  13. Pass21,666 miles (+6,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,666 miles
    Test number
    429009816137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,256 miles
    Test number
    855795605185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 VJH

Does L16 VJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 VJH is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 VJH?
The MOT on L16 VJH is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 VJH done?
L16 VJH was recorded at 83,650 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,353 miles a year.
Has L16 VJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 VJH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 VJH 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 L16 VJH find?
L16 VJH passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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