
Audi A1
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
L8 CPYMOT history
L8 CPY is a black diesel Audi A1 first used on 22 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,475 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 152,475 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,197 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 CPY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A1
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 22 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 CPY was last recorded at 152,475 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 5,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,258 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,217 miles
- Average per year
- 9,197 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,475 miles
- 2025 – 147,258 miles
- 2024 – 138,838 miles
- 2023 – 127,374 miles
- 2022 – 117,043 miles
- 2021 – 103,836 miles
- 2020 – 102,503 miles
- 2019 – 101,251 miles
- 2018 – 100,182 miles
- 2017 – 91,739 miles
- 2016 – 78,069 miles
- 2015 – 61,608 miles
- 2014 – 51,133 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering tie rod
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 7 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,475 miles (+5,217)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 152,475 miles
- Test number
- 468873666088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,258 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 147,258 miles
- Test number
- 453422417952
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail147,254 miles (+8,416)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,254 miles
- Test number
- 682800408981
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,838 miles (+1,005)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 138,838 miles
- Test number
- 759562042352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,833 miles (+10,459)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,833 miles
- Test number
- 583488615569
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass127,374 miles (+10,331)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 127,374 miles
- Test number
- 207055945306
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass117,043 miles (+13,207)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 117,043 miles
- Test number
- 133703319710
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass103,836 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 103,836 miles
- Test number
- 886780383522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,823 miles (+1,320)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,823 miles
- Test number
- 529003207477
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,503 miles (+1,252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 102,503 miles
- Test number
- 864221298031
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,251 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 101,251 miles
- Test number
- 286416977271
- 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))
Fail101,251 miles (+1,069)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,251 miles
- Test number
- 252412309587
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Pass100,182 miles (+8,443)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 100,182 miles
- Test number
- 660740219810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,739 miles (+13,670)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 91,739 miles
- Test number
- 535606270268
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryAdvise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect
Pass78,069 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 78,069 miles
- Test number
- 415190703475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,067 miles (+16,459)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,067 miles
- Test number
- 163239924010
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,608 miles (+10,475)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 61,608 miles
- Test number
- 407169485482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,133 miles (+9,100)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 51,133 miles
- Test number
- 925936534372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 42,033 miles
- Test number
- 825576164079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 CPY
- Does L8 CPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CPY is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 CPY?
- The MOT on L8 CPY is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 CPY done?
- L8 CPY was recorded at 152,475 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 9,197 miles a year.
- Has L8 CPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 CPY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 CPY 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 CPY find?
- L8 CPY passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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