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Audi A1

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,197 cc

L8 ARXMOT history

L8 ARX is a blue petrol Audi A1 first used on 28 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L8 ARX blue Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
136,071 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ARX was last recorded at 136,071 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 6,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
129,495 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,576 miles
Average per year
8,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,071 miles
  • 2025 – 129,495 miles
  • 2024 – 117,862 miles
  • 2023 – 105,236 miles
  • 2022 – 93,088 miles
  • 2021 – 84,031 miles
  • 2020 – 70,096 miles
  • 2019 – 64,350 miles
  • 2018 – 60,143 miles
  • 2017 – 54,105 miles
  • 2016 – 45,598 miles
  • 2015 – 36,936 miles
  • 2014 – 29,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,071 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,071 miles (+6,576)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    136,071 miles
    Test number
    750477998112
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Pass129,495 miles (+11,633)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,495 miles
    Test number
    734637394462
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass117,862 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,862 miles
    Test number
    350054947506
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail117,862 miles (+12,626)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,862 miles
    Test number
    930920852930
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass105,236 miles (+12,148)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,236 miles
    Test number
    303700344745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,088 miles (+9,057)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,088 miles
    Test number
    992100578023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,031 miles (+13,935)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,031 miles
    Test number
    859040414726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,096 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,096 miles
    Test number
    993891991769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,350 miles (+4,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    937946371722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine sump level sensor electrical plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,143 miles
    Test number
    942766433253
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail60,141 miles (+6,036)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,141 miles
    Test number
    106340024495
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass54,105 miles (+8,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,105 miles
    Test number
    230410200536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass45,598 miles (+8,662)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,598 miles
    Test number
    709512227562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,936 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    248946495102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,784 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,784 miles
    Test number
    956345304298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,783 miles
    Test number
    405875714195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 ARX

Does L8 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ARX is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 ARX?
The MOT on L8 ARX is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 ARX done?
L8 ARX was recorded at 136,071 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 8,928 miles a year.
Has L8 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ARX has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 ARX 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 L8 ARX find?
L8 ARX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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