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Audi A1

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

L18 EDXMOT history

L18 EDX is a black petrol Audi A1 first used on 22 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L18 EDX black Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,157 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 EDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 EDX was last recorded at 97,157 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,815 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,342 miles
Average per year
6,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,157 miles
  • 2025 – 94,815 miles
  • 2024 – 89,791 miles
  • 2023 – 80,827 miles
  • 2022 – 74,475 miles
  • 2021 – 67,932 miles
  • 2020 – 60,865 miles
  • 2019 – 57,383 miles
  • 2018 – 50,966 miles
  • 2017 – 43,381 miles
  • 2016 – 35,611 miles
  • 2015 – 26,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,157 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge 205/55-15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished and starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge 205/55-15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Rear silencer heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (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 exhaust box in poor condition

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,157 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,157 miles
    Test number
    177164922397
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge 205/55-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished and starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge 205/55-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear silencer heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,157 miles (+2,342)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,157 miles
    Test number
    465198202825
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge 205/55-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished and starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge 205/55-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear silencer heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,815 miles
    Test number
    299418770715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,815 miles (+5,024)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,815 miles
    Test number
    999216674825
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass89,791 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,791 miles
    Test number
    123670115545
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail89,790 miles (+8,963)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,790 miles
    Test number
    769475630500
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,827 miles (+6,352)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,827 miles
    Test number
    354579039214
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective 1 x clamp broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

  8. Pass74,475 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,475 miles
    Test number
    206079706326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,932 miles (+7,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,932 miles
    Test number
    389118259460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,865 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,865 miles
    Test number
    222750890210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,383 miles (+6,417)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,383 miles
    Test number
    505593005185
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition

  12. Pass50,966 miles (+7,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,966 miles
    Test number
    548009358536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition

  13. Pass43,381 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    970507038528
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition

  14. Fail43,376 miles (+7,765)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,376 miles
    Test number
    626687564710
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition

  15. Pass35,611 miles (+8,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,611 miles
    Test number
    815233292955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass26,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,779 miles
    Test number
    454242938423
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L18 EDX

Does L18 EDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 EDX is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 EDX?
The MOT on L18 EDX is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 EDX done?
L18 EDX was recorded at 97,157 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 6,414 miles a year.
Has L18 EDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 EDX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 EDX 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 EDX find?
L18 EDX passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust center pipe joint; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge 205/55-15; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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