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Audi A1

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,395 cc

L26 VAUMOT history

L26 VAU is a black petrol Audi A1 first used on 17 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

L26 VAU black Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,739 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 VAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
17 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 VAU was last recorded at 72,739 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,057 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,682 miles
Average per year
5,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,739 miles
  • 2024 – 67,057 miles
  • 2023 – 60,510 miles
  • 2022 – 44,474 miles
  • 2021 – 42,965 miles
  • 2020 – 41,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,739 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 20 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,739 miles
    Test number
    300648963467
    • 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))

  2. Fail72,739 miles (+5,682)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,739 miles
    Test number
    534674832446
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass67,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,057 miles
    Test number
    829838934253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,057 miles (+6,547)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,057 miles
    Test number
    351855898969
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,510 miles
    Test number
    826641906048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,510 miles (+16,036)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,510 miles
    Test number
    926208330506
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass44,474 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,474 miles
    Test number
    236510600469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,965 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,965 miles
    Test number
    845686183773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,664 miles
    Test number
    210848410710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 VAU

Does L26 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 VAU is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 VAU?
The MOT on L26 VAU is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 VAU done?
L26 VAU was recorded at 72,739 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,515 miles a year.
Has L26 VAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 VAU has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 VAU 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 L26 VAU find?
L26 VAU passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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