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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.

L45 GES white Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass139,969 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass139,969 miles (+15,225)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,969 miles
    Test number
    420225977525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass115,269 miles (+13,594)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,269 miles
    Test number
    741892650752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,675 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,675 miles
    Test number
    916970006048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass73,843 miles (+9,385)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,843 miles
    Test number
    849120486691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,458 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,458 miles
    Test number
    964176640557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,007 miles (+7,288)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,007 miles
    Test number
    718048281566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,719 miles (+10,238)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    258110308136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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