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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.

L8 CPY black Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass152,475 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass152,475 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    152,475 miles
    Test number
    468873666088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass138,838 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,838 miles
    Test number
    759562042352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass103,836 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,836 miles
    Test number
    886780383522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass100,182 miles (+8,443)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,182 miles
    Test number
    660740219810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. Pass78,069 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,069 miles
    Test number
    415190703475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass61,608 miles (+10,475)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,608 miles
    Test number
    407169485482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,133 miles (+9,100)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,133 miles
    Test number
    925936534372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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