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Audi A1

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L40 EAAMOT history

L40 EAA is a red diesel Audi A1 first used on 28 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L40 EAA red Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
114,293 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 EAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 EAA was last recorded at 114,293 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 4,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,009 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,284 miles
Average per year
7,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,293 miles
  • 2025 – 110,009 miles
  • 2024 – 106,389 miles
  • 2023 – 101,020 miles
  • 2022 – 91,516 miles
  • 2021 – 81,611 miles
  • 2020 – 72,339 miles
  • 2019 – 61,320 miles
  • 2018 – 48,089 miles
  • 2016 – 34,825 miles
  • 2015 – 28,133 miles
  • 2014 – 21,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,293 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,293 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    114,293 miles
    Test number
    481712054204
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,292 miles (+4,283)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,292 miles
    Test number
    432986336581
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,009 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,009 miles
    Test number
    809303672655
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail110,009 miles (+3,620)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,009 miles
    Test number
    438608826764
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass106,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    211409419740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,389 miles (+5)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    837240824859
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested nsr brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,384 miles (+5,364)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,384 miles
    Test number
    799071354946
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,020 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,020 miles
    Test number
    449227139678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,013 miles (+9,497)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    781223684713
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,516 miles
    Test number
    729338605142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail91,516 miles (+9,905)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,516 miles
    Test number
    900855578858
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass81,611 miles (+9,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,611 miles
    Test number
    572424428743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass72,339 miles (+11,019)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,339 miles
    Test number
    258424876060
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass61,320 miles (+13,231)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,320 miles
    Test number
    156798071008
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded on edges

  15. Pass48,089 miles (+13,264)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,089 miles
    Test number
    267888667545
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread & cracked between tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked between tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

  16. Pass34,825 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,825 miles
    Test number
    458801964955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,133 miles (+7,074)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,133 miles
    Test number
    356672845068
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass21,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    21,059 miles
    Test number
    727705134080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 EAA

Does L40 EAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 EAA is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 EAA?
The MOT on L40 EAA is valid until 1 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 EAA done?
L40 EAA was recorded at 114,293 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 7,471 miles a year.
Has L40 EAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 EAA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 EAA 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 EAA find?
L40 EAA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after flexi; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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