
Audi A1
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
L45 GESMOT history
L45 GES is a white petrol Audi A1 first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 139,969 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 139,969 mi
- At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,854 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L45 GES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A1
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L45 GES was last recorded at 139,969 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 15,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,744 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,225 miles
- Average per year
- 8,854 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,969 miles
- 2025 – 124,744 miles
- 2024 – 120,420 miles
- 2023 – 115,269 miles
- 2022 – 101,675 miles
- 2021 – 93,781 miles
- 2020 – 83,129 miles
- 2019 – 73,843 miles
- 2018 – 64,458 miles
- 2017 – 59,007 miles
- 2016 – 51,719 miles
- 2015 – 41,481 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Coil spring corroded Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,969 miles (+15,225)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 139,969 miles
- Test number
- 420225977525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,744 miles (+210)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 124,744 miles
- Test number
- 909484867799
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail124,534 miles (+4,114)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,534 miles
- Test number
- 155080933233
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass120,420 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 120,420 miles
- Test number
- 517631957543
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail120,399 miles (+5,130)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,399 miles
- Test number
- 897911368969
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust defect (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section detached from rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,269 miles (+13,594)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 115,269 miles
- Test number
- 741892650752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,675 miles (+7,894)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 101,675 miles
- Test number
- 916970006048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,781 miles (+10,652)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 93,781 miles
- Test number
- 373055911831
- 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))
Pass83,129 miles (+9,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 83,129 miles
- Test number
- 499277246743
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,843 miles (+9,385)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 73,843 miles
- Test number
- 849120486691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,458 miles (+5,451)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 64,458 miles
- Test number
- 964176640557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,007 miles (+7,288)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 59,007 miles
- Test number
- 718048281566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,719 miles (+10,238)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 51,719 miles
- Test number
- 258110308136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 41,481 miles
- Test number
- 435828925093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L45 GES
- Does L45 GES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L45 GES is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L45 GES?
- The MOT on L45 GES is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L45 GES done?
- L45 GES was recorded at 139,969 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 8,854 miles a year.
- Has L45 GES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L45 GES has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L45 GES 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 L45 GES find?
- L45 GES passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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