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Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L18 SXAMOT history

L18 SXA is a red diesel Audi A1 first used on 18 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 70,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L18 SXA red Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
70,210 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SXA was last recorded at 70,210 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,732 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,478 miles
Average per year
6,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,210 miles
  • 2025 – 66,732 miles
  • 2024 – 63,416 miles
  • 2023 – 61,152 miles
  • 2022 – 58,291 miles
  • 2021 – 55,986 miles
  • 2020 – 52,702 miles
  • 2019 – 43,984 miles
  • 2018 – 21,795 miles
  • 2016 – 7,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,210 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,210 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    543398765426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail70,210 miles (+3,478)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    524999047434
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,732 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,732 miles
    Test number
    544604183238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail66,732 miles (+3,316)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,732 miles
    Test number
    505145867708
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass63,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,416 miles
    Test number
    401204741919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail63,416 miles (+2,264)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,416 miles
    Test number
    885298869904
    • MajorNearside Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass61,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,152 miles
    Test number
    835671066824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,152 miles (+2,861)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,152 miles
    Test number
    623006333677
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass58,291 miles (+2,305)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,291 miles
    Test number
    733814240677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass55,986 miles (+3,284)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,986 miles
    Test number
    237398901075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass52,702 miles (+8,718)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,702 miles
    Test number
    587710234740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  12. Pass43,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,984 miles
    Test number
    742160607548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,984 miles (+3,092)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,984 miles
    Test number
    216376407819
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail40,892 miles5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,892 miles
    Test number
    320230872168
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested Due to insecurity of both headlamps. (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure Mountings broken. (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure Mountings insecure. (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass21,795 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    21,795 km
    Test number
    909658195657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail21,795 miles (+14,403)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,795 miles
    Test number
    530753236169
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass7,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    7,392 miles
    Test number
    974053128234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 SXA

Does L18 SXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SXA is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SXA?
The MOT on L18 SXA is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 SXA done?
L18 SXA was recorded at 70,210 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,770 miles a year.
Has L18 SXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SXA has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 SXA 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 SXA find?
L18 SXA passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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