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Audi A1

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

L30 LSYMOT history

L30 LSY is a blue petrol Audi A1 first used on 16 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L30 LSY blue Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,024 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 LSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 LSY was last recorded at 72,024 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 4,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,728 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,296 miles
Average per year
5,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,024 miles
  • 2025 – 67,728 miles
  • 2024 – 62,965 miles
  • 2023 – 57,560 miles
  • 2021 – 52,386 miles
  • 2020 – 45,628 miles
  • 2019 – 37,614 miles
  • 2018 – 30,352 miles
  • 2017 – 21,955 miles
  • 2016 – 18,145 miles
  • 2015 – 13,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,024 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Bush in Arm, ADVISE Early Replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed As seen when seatbelt fully pulled out (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Bush in Arm, ADVISE Early Replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust outer laminate splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFactory fit engine covers and undertrays fitted, preventing full inspection of some testable items.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,024 miles (+4,296)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,024 miles
    Test number
    946768052007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Bush in Arm, ADVISE Early Replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed As seen when seatbelt fully pulled out (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Bush in Arm, ADVISE Early Replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust outer laminate split
    • AdvisoryFactory fit engine covers and undertrays fitted, preventing full inspection of some testable items.

  2. Pass67,728 miles (+4,763)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    958460076171
    • AdvisoryEngine Breather PCV Valve Fractured, allowing escape of breather gases
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Bush in Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Bush in Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust outer laminate split
    • AdvisoryFactory fit engine covers and undertrays fitted, preventing full inspection of some testable items.

  3. Pass62,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,965 miles
    Test number
    673128447163
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  4. Fail62,965 miles (+5,405)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,965 miles
    Test number
    494424310681
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass57,560 miles (+5,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,560 miles
    Test number
    613948636918
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass52,386 miles (+3,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,386 miles
    Test number
    286492750410
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass49,132 miles (+3,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,132 miles
    Test number
    726714468144
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring full inspection

  8. Pass45,628 miles (+8,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,628 miles
    Test number
    835906095898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring full inspection

  9. Pass37,614 miles (+7,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    623669645812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass30,352 miles (+8,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,352 miles
    Test number
    180015627613
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass21,955 miles (+3,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    21,955 miles
    Test number
    443928843733
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  12. Pass18,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,145 miles
    Test number
    309725745026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail18,145 miles (+4,400)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,145 miles
    Test number
    601144589901
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass13,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,745 miles
    Test number
    648015325167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L30 LSY

Does L30 LSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 LSY is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 LSY?
The MOT on L30 LSY is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 LSY done?
L30 LSY was recorded at 72,024 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,458 miles a year.
Has L30 LSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 LSY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 LSY 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 L30 LSY find?
L30 LSY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush in arm, advise early replacement; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed as seen when seatbelt fully pulled out, and 4 more.

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