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Audi A1

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L23 ADRMOT history

L23 ADR is a black petrol Audi A1 first used on 18 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L23 ADR black Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,861 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 ADR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 ADR was last recorded at 98,861 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,763 miles · 6 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,098 miles
Average per year
5,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,861 miles
  • 2025 – 97,763 miles
  • 2024 – 96,617 miles
  • 2023 – 94,451 miles
  • 2022 – 88,891 miles
  • 2021 – 80,546 miles
  • 2020 – 77,163 miles
  • 2019 – 70,433 miles
  • 2018 – 65,022 miles
  • 2017 – 57,208 miles
  • 2016 – 50,509 miles
  • 2015 – 35,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,861 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,861 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,861 miles
    Test number
    214050574165
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,861 miles (+1,098)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,861 miles
    Test number
    157672025575
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,763 miles (+1,146)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,763 miles
    Test number
    585935558757
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,617 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,617 miles
    Test number
    734058254691
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail96,617 miles (+2,166)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,617 miles
    Test number
    391214291417
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass94,451 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,451 miles
    Test number
    182584256665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,891 miles (+8,345)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    635109926700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,546 miles (+3,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,546 miles
    Test number
    252067311131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass77,163 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,163 miles
    Test number
    947623016190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,433 miles
    Test number
    931301742992
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail70,432 miles (+5,410)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,432 miles
    Test number
    338044955991
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass65,022 miles (+7,814)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,022 miles
    Test number
    378498182686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,208 miles
    Test number
    785401598975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,208 miles (+6,699)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,208 miles
    Test number
    852416071129
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass50,509 miles (+14,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,509 miles
    Test number
    865644102453
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear, both rear seat belts not checked fully

  16. Pass35,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    185981155496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,720 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    998710355098
    • 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)

Questions about L23 ADR

Does L23 ADR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 ADR is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 ADR?
The MOT on L23 ADR is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 ADR done?
L23 ADR was recorded at 98,861 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,680 miles a year.
Has L23 ADR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 ADR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 ADR 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 L23 ADR find?
L23 ADR passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; exhaust back box corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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