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Audi A1

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,390 cc

L5 SEMMOT history

L5 SEM is a red petrol Audi A1 first used on 16 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 117,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L5 SEM red Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,598 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SEM was last recorded at 117,598 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 7,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,754 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,844 miles
Average per year
8,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,598 miles
  • 2024 – 109,754 miles
  • 2023 – 101,180 miles
  • 2022 – 91,622 miles
  • 2021 – 73,199 miles
  • 2020 – 73,199 miles
  • 2019 – 65,542 miles
  • 2018 – 54,485 miles
  • 2016 – 40,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,598 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,598 miles (+7,844)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,598 miles
    Test number
    800819470463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,754 miles
    Test number
    978878121241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail109,754 miles (+8,574)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,754 miles
    Test number
    733492335162
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,180 miles
    Test number
    403175365109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,180 miles (+9,558)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,180 miles
    Test number
    306443156112
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass91,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,622 miles
    Test number
    378319074976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,622 miles (+7,785)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,622 miles
    Test number
    576063651005
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass83,837 miles (+10,638)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,837 miles
    Test number
    607636811301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    749418549614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,199 miles (+7,657)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    463860545216
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass65,542 miles (+11,057)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,542 miles
    Test number
    580090771056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,485 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,485 miles
    Test number
    921751633919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,170 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,170 miles
    Test number
    676724831927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    741184702455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 SEM

Does L5 SEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SEM is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 SEM?
The MOT on L5 SEM is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SEM done?
L5 SEM was recorded at 117,598 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 8,620 miles a year.
Has L5 SEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SEM has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 SEM 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 SEM find?
L5 SEM passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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