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Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

L5 HXAMOT history

L5 HXA is a grey petrol Audi A1 first used on 17 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L5 HXA grey Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,526 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HXA was last recorded at 122,526 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,519 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,526 miles
  • 2024 – 118,873 miles
  • 2023 – 115,487 miles
  • 2022 – 112,963 miles
  • 2021 – 105,548 miles
  • 2020 – 100,471 miles
  • 2019 – 98,266 miles
  • 2018 – 93,853 miles
  • 2017 – 90,834 miles
  • 2016 – 60,301 miles
  • 2015 – 42,892 miles
  • 2014 – 26,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,526 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust back box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,526 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,526 miles
    Test number
    720207585253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,519 miles (+3,646)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,519 miles
    Test number
    998624308045
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass118,873 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,873 miles
    Test number
    541496919846
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
  4. Fail118,870 miles (+3,383)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,870 miles
    Test number
    344741320482
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
  5. Pass115,487 miles (+2,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,487 miles
    Test number
    884250865501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass112,963 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,963 miles
    Test number
    627266594993
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  7. Fail112,957 miles (+7,409)1 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,957 miles
    Test number
    619934951595
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  8. Pass105,548 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,548 miles
    Test number
    738309770534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,471 miles (+2,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,471 miles
    Test number
    197319630517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded
  10. Pass98,266 miles (+4,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,266 miles
    Test number
    459765647070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
  11. Pass93,853 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,853 miles
    Test number
    164102053932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    982867924858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,834 miles (+10,014)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    407063759579
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass80,820 miles (+20,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,820 miles
    Test number
    103751900701
    • AdvisoryDriver sun visor clip broken, stows away ok
  15. Pass60,301 miles (+17,409)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,301 miles
    Test number
    642254439669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,892 miles (+16,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,892 miles
    Test number
    636713785068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass26,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,335 miles
    Test number
    565883164071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,335 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,335 miles
    Test number
    165353264034
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L5 HXA

Does L5 HXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HXA is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 HXA?
The MOT on L5 HXA is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HXA done?
L5 HXA was recorded at 122,526 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 8,211 miles a year.
Has L5 HXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HXA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 HXA 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 L5 HXA find?
L5 HXA passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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