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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

L30 XLSMOT history

L30 XLS is a black petrol Audi A1 first used on 9 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L30 XLS black Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,544 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 XLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 XLS was last recorded at 100,544 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 4,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2016: 35,493 miles, lower than 37,481 miles on 23 Jun 2015.
  • 19 Feb 2025: 96,293 miles, lower than 98,972 miles on 21 Feb 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,344 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,200 miles
Average per year
6,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,544 miles
  • 2025 – 96,344 miles
  • 2024 – 98,972 miles
  • 2023 – 85,904 miles
  • 2022 – 78,699 miles
  • 2021 – 74,394 miles
  • 2020 – 65,450 miles
  • 2019 – 53,308 miles
  • 2018 – 51,263 miles
  • 2017 – 45,336 miles
  • 2016 – 35,493 miles
  • 2015 – 37,481 miles
  • 2014 – 27,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,544 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,544 miles (+4,200)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,544 miles
    Test number
    671345343293
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass96,344 miles (+51)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,344 miles
    Test number
    467665835086
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail96,293 miles (-2,679)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    109610854958
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass98,972 miles (+13,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    671289320293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass85,904 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,904 miles
    Test number
    156747182294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,828 miles (+7,129)1 dangerous2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,828 miles
    Test number
    556027164675
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail excessive movement and lift (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak ?
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded and peeling
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre flat
    • AdvisoryWashers poorly aligned
  7. Pass78,699 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    554938207643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,394 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,394 miles
    Test number
    505417780089
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing slightly
  9. Fail74,394 miles (+8,944)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,394 miles
    Test number
    821424561232
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing slightly
  10. Pass65,450 miles (+12,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    648292238589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass53,308 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,308 miles
    Test number
    305342042931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,263 miles (+5,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,263 miles
    Test number
    272414054283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass45,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,336 miles
    Test number
    599680276905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,336 miles (+9,843)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,336 miles
    Test number
    239736246950
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass35,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    225081262325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,493 miles (-1,988)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    239211260116
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass37,481 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,481 miles
    Test number
    306944275190
    • NoteOffside rear wheel slight damage to rim
  18. Fail37,479 miles (+10,148)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,479 miles
    Test number
    309154275103
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel slight damage to rim
  19. Pass27,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,331 miles
    Test number
    339384564102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 XLS

Does L30 XLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 XLS is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 XLS?
The MOT on L30 XLS is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 XLS done?
L30 XLS was recorded at 100,544 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,246 miles a year.
Has L30 XLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 XLS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 XLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L30 XLS find?
L30 XLS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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