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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L7 XYPMOT history

L7 XYP is a black diesel Audi A1 first used on 13 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 102,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

L7 XYP black Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,111 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 XYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L7 XYP was last recorded at 102,111 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 5,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,062 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5,049 miles
Average per year
5,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,111 miles
  • 2025 – 97,062 miles
  • 2024 – 92,312 miles
  • 2023 – 88,173 miles
  • 2022 – 82,190 miles
  • 2021 – 77,061 miles
  • 2020 – 68,416 miles
  • 2019 – 61,695 miles
  • 2018 – 58,094 miles
  • 2017 – 48,276 miles
  • 2016 – 43,693 miles
  • 2015 – 38,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,111 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,111 miles (+5,049)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,111 miles
    Test number
    814319398488
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,062 miles
    Test number
    407534783320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,059 miles (+4,747)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,059 miles
    Test number
    246575744086
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,312 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,312 miles
    Test number
    203254959496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,173 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,173 miles
    Test number
    433574710310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail88,171 miles (+5,981)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,171 miles
    Test number
    416281369532
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,190 miles (+5,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,190 miles
    Test number
    234000699944
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass77,061 miles (+8,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,061 miles
    Test number
    757783899388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass68,416 miles (+6,721)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,416 miles
    Test number
    333759722094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,695 miles (+3,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,695 miles
    Test number
    808484116123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass58,094 miles (+9,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    484299246264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass48,276 miles (+4,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,276 miles
    Test number
    200083722329
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass43,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    793784323534
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  14. Fail43,693 miles (+5,051)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    415576206523
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  15. Pass38,642 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,642 miles
    Test number
    927197307892
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 215/45 R16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNote: clearly emission

Questions about L7 XYP

Does L7 XYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 XYP is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 XYP?
The MOT on L7 XYP is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 XYP done?
L7 XYP was recorded at 102,111 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 5,768 miles a year.
Has L7 XYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 XYP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 XYP 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 L7 XYP find?
L7 XYP failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements, and 5 more.

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