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Black · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

L20 RUAMOT history

L20 RUA is a black petrol Audi A1 first used on 1 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 44,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

L20 RUA black Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
44,748 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 RUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 RUA was last recorded at 44,748 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 4,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,929 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,819 miles
Average per year
4,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,748 miles
  • 2025 – 39,929 miles
  • 2024 – 34,119 miles
  • 2023 – 27,182 miles
  • 2022 – 24,160 miles
  • 2021 – 20,948 miles
  • 2020 – 17,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,748 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve 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 outer sidewall perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,748 miles (+4,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    44,748 miles
    Test number
    142213677623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded
  2. Pass39,929 miles (+133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    39,929 miles
    Test number
    195443013390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail39,796 miles (+5,677)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,796 miles
    Test number
    846154483038
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass34,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    34,119 miles
    Test number
    426423121979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail34,119 miles (+6,937)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,119 miles
    Test number
    616887318790
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass27,182 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    27,182 miles
    Test number
    582063381853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail27,180 miles (+3,020)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,180 miles
    Test number
    371760615059
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass24,160 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,160 miles
    Test number
    716953272592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,948 miles
    Test number
    566226217029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,948 miles (+2,996)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,948 miles
    Test number
    497462392004
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass17,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    17,952 miles
    Test number
    388201758392
    • 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))
  12. Fail17,952 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,952 miles
    Test number
    518237102928
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt missing rear seat upright seatbelt lock in back of upright (7.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

Questions about L20 RUA

Does L20 RUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 RUA is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 RUA?
The MOT on L20 RUA is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 RUA done?
L20 RUA was recorded at 44,748 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,433 miles a year.
Has L20 RUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 RUA has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 RUA 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 L20 RUA find?
L20 RUA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; centre exhaust sleeve corroded.

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