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Audi A1

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L31 POSMOT history

L31 POS is a blue petrol Audi A1 first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L31 POS blue Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,863 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 POS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 POS was last recorded at 120,863 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,863 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,863 miles
  • 2025 – 113,961 miles
  • 2024 – 112,882 miles
  • 2023 – 106,387 miles
  • 2022 – 99,215 miles
  • 2021 – 88,478 miles
  • 2020 – 81,414 miles
  • 2019 – 70,515 miles
  • 2018 – 59,517 miles
  • 2017 – 52,773 miles
  • 2016 – 46,583 miles
  • 2015 – 39,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,863 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,863 miles
    Test number
    410813550696
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail120,863 miles (+6,902)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,863 miles
    Test number
    818345792418
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,961 miles (+1,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,961 miles
    Test number
    654311948074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass112,882 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,882 miles
    Test number
    956320713288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,864 miles (+6,477)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,864 miles
    Test number
    553842592195
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass106,387 miles (+7,172)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,387 miles
    Test number
    878831415412
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass99,215 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,215 miles
    Test number
    757953638801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail99,094 miles (+10,616)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,094 miles
    Test number
    580934449354
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass88,478 miles (+1,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,478 miles
    Test number
    759320292285
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear most heat shield loose

  10. Pass87,437 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,437 miles
    Test number
    637197884515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail87,437 miles (+17)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,437 miles
    Test number
    985583034470
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail87,420 miles (+6,006)3 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,420 miles
    Test number
    384763121379
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling off
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass81,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,414 miles
    Test number
    294768187866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,414 miles (+10,899)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,414 miles
    Test number
    581992396628
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor will not retain correct stowed position (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass70,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    70,515 miles
    Test number
    630139984849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear showing signs of wear and unevenness

  16. Fail70,515 miles (+10,998)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,515 miles
    Test number
    870083667856
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear showing signs of wear and unevenness

  17. Pass59,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,517 miles
    Test number
    428734352255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,517 miles (+6,744)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,517 miles
    Test number
    411230212354
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  19. Pass52,773 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,773 miles
    Test number
    562695414901
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail52,733 miles (+6,150)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,733 miles
    Test number
    382107551093
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass46,583 miles (+6,878)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,583 miles
    Test number
    274847488684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  22. Pass39,705 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,705 miles
    Test number
    257181905284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,121 miles (+11)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,121 miles
    Test number
    809069685045
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO\S\F tyre worn on edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm

  24. Fail37,110 miles1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,110 miles
    Test number
    807568485098
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn heavily on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm

Questions about L31 POS

Does L31 POS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 POS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 POS?
The MOT on L31 POS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 POS done?
L31 POS was recorded at 120,863 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 7,619 miles a year.
Has L31 POS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 POS has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 POS 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 POS find?
L31 POS passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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