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Audi A1

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L40 LBWMOT history

L40 LBW is a blue diesel Audi A1 first used on 20 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 116,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

L40 LBW blue Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,118 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LBW was last recorded at 116,118 miles on 26 May 2026, 8,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,799 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,319 miles
Average per year
7,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,118 miles
  • 2025 – 107,799 miles
  • 2024 – 96,436 miles
  • 2023 – 88,238 miles
  • 2022 – 81,755 miles
  • 2021 – 74,454 miles
  • 2020 – 65,727 miles
  • 2018 – 56,690 miles
  • 2017 – 50,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,118 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,118 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,118 miles
    Test number
    884734175919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,799 miles (+11,363)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    107,799 miles
    Test number
    773030406864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass96,436 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,436 miles
    Test number
    754380212653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail96,436 miles (+8,198)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,436 miles
    Test number
    123432124404
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm rear bush close to collapsing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  5. Pass88,238 miles (+6,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,238 miles
    Test number
    779954535842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass81,755 miles (+7,301)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,755 miles
    Test number
    302687931935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,454 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    515694129675
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Fail74,452 miles (+2,612)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,452 miles
    Test number
    569427368509
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass71,840 miles (+6,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    649148855398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass65,727 miles (+9,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,727 miles
    Test number
    865123848173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass56,690 miles (+6,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,690 miles
    Test number
    708039551466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass50,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,206 miles
    Test number
    406549242426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LBW

Does L40 LBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LBW is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LBW?
The MOT on L40 LBW is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LBW done?
L40 LBW was recorded at 116,118 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 7,748 miles a year.
Has L40 LBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LBW has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 LBW 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 LBW find?
L40 LBW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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