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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L21 OABMOT history

L21 OAB is a silver petrol Audi A1 first used on 3 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L21 OAB silver Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,588 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 OAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 OAB was last recorded at 138,588 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 19,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,427 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
19,161 miles
Average per year
10,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,588 miles
  • 2025 – 119,427 miles
  • 2024 – 103,905 miles
  • 2023 – 90,709 miles
  • 2022 – 84,872 miles
  • 2021 – 77,209 miles
  • 2020 – 71,533 miles
  • 2019 – 64,782 miles
  • 2018 – 54,921 miles
  • 2017 – 46,434 miles
  • 2016 – 36,537 miles
  • 2015 – 25,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,588 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

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 Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged and tyre wall (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,588 miles (+19,161)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,588 miles
    Test number
    917396098705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted
  2. Pass119,427 miles (+15,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,427 miles
    Test number
    232749519488
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass103,905 miles (+13,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,905 miles
    Test number
    417301622994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass90,709 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,709 miles
    Test number
    159751155191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,872 miles (+7,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,872 miles
    Test number
    930693176772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass77,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,209 miles
    Test number
    539415112306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,209 miles (+5,676)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,209 miles
    Test number
    644812843790
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass71,533 miles (+6,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,533 miles
    Test number
    120383506679
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass64,782 miles (+9,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,782 miles
    Test number
    103288110796
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  10. Pass54,921 miles (+8,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,921 miles
    Test number
    590884753447
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating.
    • AdvisorySmall chip/s in windscreen.
  11. Pass46,434 miles (+9,897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,434 miles
    Test number
    295906202830
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged and tyre wall (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass36,537 miles (+10,589)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,537 miles
    Test number
    922660142323
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged and tyre wall (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged and tyre wall (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass25,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    25,948 miles
    Test number
    118047558724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged and slight damaged tyre wall (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Fail25,948 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,948 miles
    Test number
    514351382589
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords audi cam done (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged and slight damaged tyre wall (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L21 OAB

Does L21 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 OAB is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 OAB?
The MOT on L21 OAB is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 OAB done?
L21 OAB was recorded at 138,588 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 10,374 miles a year.
Has L21 OAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 OAB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L21 OAB 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 OAB find?
L21 OAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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