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Audi A1

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,390 cc

L40 AWCMOT history

L40 AWC is a red petrol Audi A1 first used on 31 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 65,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

L40 AWC red Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,103 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AWC was last recorded at 65,103 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 7,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,292 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,811 miles
Average per year
5,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,103 miles
  • 2025 – 57,292 miles
  • 2024 – 52,854 miles
  • 2023 – 46,881 miles
  • 2022 – 43,313 miles
  • 2021 – 38,890 miles
  • 2020 – 33,906 miles
  • 2019 – 25,304 miles
  • 2018 – 17,492 miles
  • 2017 – 10,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,103 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,103 miles (+7,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,103 miles
    Test number
    224994725620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass57,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    169087927830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,291 miles (+4,437)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    222419184522
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass52,854 miles (+5,973)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,854 miles
    Test number
    745866523156
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass46,881 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,881 miles
    Test number
    636028757475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,858 miles (+12)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,858 miles
    Test number
    142913797997
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail46,846 miles (+3,533)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,846 miles
    Test number
    934288511681
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass43,313 miles (+4,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,313 miles
    Test number
    679242743833
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass38,890 miles (+4,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,890 miles
    Test number
    361511547832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass33,906 miles (+8,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,906 miles
    Test number
    700758032404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass25,304 miles (+7,812)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,304 miles
    Test number
    962847650973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,492 miles (+6,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    17,492 miles
    Test number
    354820215804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass10,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    10,607 miles
    Test number
    316636507430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 AWC

Does L40 AWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AWC is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 AWC?
The MOT on L40 AWC is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 AWC done?
L40 AWC was recorded at 65,103 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,945 miles a year.
Has L40 AWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AWC has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 AWC 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 L40 AWC find?
L40 AWC passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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