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Audi A1

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L8 BSSMOT history

L8 BSS is a silver petrol Audi A1 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 39,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

L8 BSS silver Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
39,986 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BSS was last recorded at 39,986 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,617 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,369 miles
Average per year
2,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,986 miles
  • 2025 – 38,617 miles
  • 2024 – 37,277 miles
  • 2023 – 35,905 miles
  • 2022 – 34,266 miles
  • 2021 – 31,765 miles
  • 2020 – 29,387 miles
  • 2019 – 26,518 miles
  • 2018 – 23,636 miles
  • 2017 – 20,545 miles
  • 2016 – 16,549 miles
  • 2015 – 14,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,986 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    39,986 miles
    Test number
    391279074497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail39,986 miles (+1,369)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,986 miles
    Test number
    436344412586
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass38,617 miles (+1,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    38,617 miles
    Test number
    480215325796
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass37,277 miles (+1,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    37,277 miles
    Test number
    992307720397
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass35,905 miles (+1,639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    35,905 miles
    Test number
    225714164389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass34,266 miles (+2,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    34,266 miles
    Test number
    993857703162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass31,765 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    31,765 miles
    Test number
    613321947248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,387 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    29,387 miles
    Test number
    609487021742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    26,518 miles
    Test number
    553590262702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,518 miles (+2,882)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,518 miles
    Test number
    365853311845
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass23,636 miles (+3,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    23,636 miles
    Test number
    509006860383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass20,545 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    20,545 miles
    Test number
    590218223871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,549 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    16,549 miles
    Test number
    444202025636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    14,883 miles
    Test number
    759884145014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BSS

Does L8 BSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BSS is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BSS?
The MOT on L8 BSS is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BSS done?
L8 BSS was recorded at 39,986 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,294 miles a year.
Has L8 BSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BSS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 BSS 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 BSS find?
L8 BSS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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