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Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

L21 MLEMOT history

L21 MLE is a red petrol Audi A1 first used on 17 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L21 MLE red Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,112 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 MLE was last recorded at 113,112 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,109 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,112 miles
  • 2025 – 106,492 miles
  • 2024 – 99,379 miles
  • 2023 – 91,694 miles
  • 2022 – 84,485 miles
  • 2021 – 74,021 miles
  • 2020 – 60,666 miles
  • 2019 – 50,929 miles
  • 2018 – 46,873 miles
  • 2017 – 38,503 miles
  • 2016 – 29,699 miles
  • 2015 – 22,206 miles
  • 2014 – 16,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,112 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,112 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,112 miles
    Test number
    705918188140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail113,109 miles (+6,617)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,109 miles
    Test number
    466966544716
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,492 miles (+7,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,492 miles
    Test number
    531617127328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,379 miles (+7,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,379 miles
    Test number
    682260013741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass91,694 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,694 miles
    Test number
    646364205433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,691 miles (+7,206)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,691 miles
    Test number
    790733502134
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass84,485 miles (+10,464)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    917333837811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,021 miles (+13,355)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,021 miles
    Test number
    258724260992
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass60,666 miles (+9,737)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,666 miles
    Test number
    629514055692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,929 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,929 miles
    Test number
    263192736740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,873 miles (+8,370)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,873 miles
    Test number
    511696139469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,503 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,503 miles
    Test number
    339449435198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,316 miles (+8,617)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,316 miles
    Test number
    586952693771
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass29,699 miles (+7,493)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,699 miles
    Test number
    447439075087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,206 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,206 miles
    Test number
    739842675021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,166 miles
    Test number
    718921074047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 MLE

Does L21 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 MLE is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 MLE?
The MOT on L21 MLE is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 MLE done?
L21 MLE was recorded at 113,112 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 8,103 miles a year.
Has L21 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 MLE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 MLE 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 L21 MLE find?
L21 MLE passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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