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Audi A1

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

L18 DFRMOT history

L18 DFR is a white petrol Audi A1 first used on 18 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 82,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L18 DFR white Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,073 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 DFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 DFR was last recorded at 82,073 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,609 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,464 miles
Average per year
5,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,073 miles
  • 2024 – 78,609 miles
  • 2023 – 75,277 miles
  • 2022 – 69,944 miles
  • 2021 – 66,964 miles
  • 2020 – 58,681 miles
  • 2019 – 47,794 miles
  • 2018 – 41,445 miles
  • 2017 – 35,529 miles
  • 2016 – 25,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,073 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,073 miles (+3,464)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,073 miles
    Test number
    343809488597
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass78,609 miles (+3,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,609 miles
    Test number
    610095601871
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass75,277 miles (+5,333)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,277 miles
    Test number
    704058462121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,944 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,944 miles
    Test number
    322005859558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail69,879 miles (+2,915)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,879 miles
    Test number
    296957227197
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass66,964 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,964 miles
    Test number
    858639561502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,890 miles (+8,209)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    440629775954
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass58,681 miles (+10,887)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,681 miles
    Test number
    375603092555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,794 miles
    Test number
    565922677171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail47,794 miles (+6,349)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,794 miles
    Test number
    838071718740
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass41,445 miles (+5,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,445 miles
    Test number
    128732400320
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs ? Showing signs of wear
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs ? Showing signs of wear

  12. Pass35,529 miles (+10,262)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,529 miles
    Test number
    723328611854
    • DangerousNearside Rear Nail in tyre In sidewall
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels have slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight stepping in tread ? Possible road noise

  13. Pass25,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,267 miles
    Test number
    774019044776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 DFR

Does L18 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 DFR is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 DFR?
The MOT on L18 DFR is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 DFR done?
L18 DFR was recorded at 82,073 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,964 miles a year.
Has L18 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 DFR has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 DFR 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 L18 DFR find?
L18 DFR passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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