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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.

L4 YCW red Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail124,141 miles
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass102,001 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,001 miles
    Test number
    310419495396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,667 miles (+15,469)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    134750778271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,198 miles (+9,678)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,198 miles
    Test number
    248992089346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,520 miles
    Test number
    151803046732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass58,233 miles (+8,600)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,233 miles
    Test number
    364744266055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,633 miles (+10,066)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,633 miles
    Test number
    329545314149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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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