
Audi A1
Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc
L4 YCWMOT history
L4 YCW is a red petrol Audi A1 first used on 12 Dec 2013. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 124,141 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 124,141 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,489 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 YCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A1
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 12 Dec 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L4 YCW was last recorded at 124,141 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 9,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,213 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,928 miles
- Average per year
- 9,489 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,141 miles
- 2025 – 114,213 miles
- 2024 – 102,001 miles
- 2023 – 98,667 miles
- 2022 – 83,198 miles
- 2021 – 73,520 miles
- 2020 – 65,127 miles
- 2019 – 58,233 miles
- 2018 – 49,633 miles
- 2017 – 39,567 miles
- 2016 – 30,957 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 28 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail124,141 miles (+9,928)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,141 miles
- Test number
- 624141384115
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,213 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 114,213 miles
- Test number
- 438133231989
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Fail114,209 miles (+12,208)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,209 miles
- Test number
- 554053533579
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Pass102,001 miles (+3,334)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 102,001 miles
- Test number
- 310419495396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,667 miles (+15,469)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 98,667 miles
- Test number
- 134750778271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,198 miles (+9,678)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 83,198 miles
- Test number
- 248992089346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 73,520 miles
- Test number
- 151803046732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,517 miles (+8,390)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,517 miles
- Test number
- 845267870618
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass65,127 miles (+6,894)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 65,127 miles
- Test number
- 541977927724
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass58,233 miles (+8,600)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 58,233 miles
- Test number
- 364744266055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,633 miles (+10,066)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 49,633 miles
- Test number
- 329545314149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,567 miles (+8,610)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 39,567 miles
- Test number
- 169950578673
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres lowest reading 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 30,957 miles
- Test number
- 425245199748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 YCW
- Does L4 YCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L4 YCW expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L4 YCW?
- The MOT on L4 YCW expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L4 YCW done?
- L4 YCW was recorded at 124,141 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 9,489 miles a year.
- Has L4 YCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 YCW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 YCW 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 L4 YCW find?
- L4 YCW failed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: offside rear tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; horn not working; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 4 more.
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