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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L23 DBYMOT history

L23 DBY is a red diesel Audi A1 first used on 16 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L23 DBY red Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,080 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 DBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 DBY was last recorded at 128,080 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 13,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,971 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,109 miles
Average per year
8,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,080 miles
  • 2025 – 114,971 miles
  • 2024 – 107,029 miles
  • 2023 – 104,165 miles
  • 2022 – 91,441 miles
  • 2021 – 81,286 miles
  • 2020 – 69,726 miles
  • 2019 – 64,051 miles
  • 2018 – 57,761 miles
  • 2017 – 48,286 miles
  • 2016 – 39,487 miles
  • 2015 – 28,408 miles
  • 2014 – 19,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,080 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Underbody covered.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,080 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,080 miles
    Test number
    908879047165
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail128,080 miles (+13,109)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,080 miles
    Test number
    356046070319
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,971 miles
    Test number
    473478277568
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/lower spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail114,971 miles (+7,942)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,971 miles
    Test number
    660744911336
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/lower spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,029 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,029 miles
    Test number
    732274121793
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail107,029 miles (+2,864)1 dangerous1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,029 miles
    Test number
    155321940130
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,165 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,165 miles
    Test number
    860575651243
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered.

  8. Fail104,163 miles (+12,722)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,163 miles
    Test number
    535015460324
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check front wheel bearings due to brake bind.
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered.

  9. Pass91,441 miles (+10,155)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,441 miles
    Test number
    728748818621
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning part of tail lamp flickers (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass81,286 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,286 miles
    Test number
    131630076122
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen (Nearside) outside of swept area not obstructing view of the road
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail81,286 miles (+11,560)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,286 miles
    Test number
    968437281336
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut down to cord in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen (Nearside) outside of swept area not obstructing view of the road
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass69,726 miles (+5,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    69,726 miles
    Test number
    657521401106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass64,051 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,051 miles
    Test number
    176995456455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,761 miles (+9,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    905972899628
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass48,286 miles (+8,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,286 miles
    Test number
    875893650122
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass39,487 miles (+11,079)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,487 miles
    Test number
    535707788097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,408 miles (+8,816)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,408 miles
    Test number
    496055665048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,592 miles
    Test number
    389972274038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 DBY

Does L23 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DBY is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 DBY?
The MOT on L23 DBY is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 DBY done?
L23 DBY was recorded at 128,080 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 8,879 miles a year.
Has L23 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 DBY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 DBY 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 DBY find?
L23 DBY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cuts; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.

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