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Audi A1

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L31 AEDMOT history

L31 AED is a black diesel Audi A1 first used on 17 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

L31 AED black Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,825 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 AED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 AED was last recorded at 95,825 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,825 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,825 miles
  • 2024 – 85,698 miles
  • 2023 – 75,866 miles
  • 2022 – 69,015 miles
  • 2021 – 61,291 miles
  • 2020 – 58,074 miles
  • 2019 – 53,616 miles
  • 2018 – 46,298 miles
  • 2017 – 38,983 miles
  • 2016 – 31,326 miles
  • 2014 – 25,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,825 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust tail box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,825 miles
    Test number
    246572738686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,825 miles (+10,127)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,825 miles
    Test number
    148776528640
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass85,698 miles (+9,832)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    85,698 miles
    Test number
    393728568708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,866 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,866 miles
    Test number
    211633827788
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail75,866 miles (+6,851)4 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,866 miles
    Test number
    907418162877
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,015 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,015 miles
    Test number
    742308775328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail69,015 miles (+7,724)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,015 miles
    Test number
    691828147152
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass61,291 miles (+3,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,291 miles
    Test number
    634689835839
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,074 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,074 miles
    Test number
    404142559857
    • DangerousNo access to rear seats from front passenger seat
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail58,074 miles (+4,458)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,074 miles
    Test number
    654189106312
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNo access to rear seats from front passenger seat
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass53,616 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    736848978899
    • DangerousOffside Front seat handle access to rear (3door) inop/missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail53,616 miles (+7,318)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    226308355466
    • DangerousOffside Front seat handle access to rear (3door) inop/missing
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass46,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,298 miles
    Test number
    127204057486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,298 miles (+7,315)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,298 miles
    Test number
    701044285744
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass38,983 miles (+7,657)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,983 miles
    Test number
    998207350928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,326 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,326 miles
    Test number
    337433757413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,006 miles
    Test number
    757862054323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 AED

Does L31 AED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 AED is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 AED?
The MOT on L31 AED is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 AED done?
L31 AED was recorded at 95,825 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 6,449 miles a year.
Has L31 AED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 AED has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 AED 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 L31 AED find?
L31 AED passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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