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Audi A1

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 OEPMOT history

LB12 OEP is a blue diesel Audi A1 first used on 23 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 140,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,381 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 OEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 OEP was last recorded at 140,381 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 6,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2023: 119,841 miles, lower than 133,504 miles on 21 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,181 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,200 miles
Average per year
10,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,381 miles
  • 2025 – 134,181 miles
  • 2024 – 127,043 miles
  • 2023 – 119,841 miles
  • 2022 – 133,504 miles
  • 2021 – 107,219 miles
  • 2019 – 99,018 miles
  • 2018 – 89,863 miles
  • 2017 – 73,678 miles
  • 2016 – 50,446 miles
  • 2015 – 35,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,381 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 box outer skin corroding

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Undertray damaged but secure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Undertray insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,381 miles (+6,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,381 miles
    Test number
    260064448912
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,181 miles
    Test number
    746887762463
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy pitting and corroded on inner face, front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear box outer skin corroding

  3. Fail134,181 miles (+7,138)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,181 miles
    Test number
    307118711207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy pitting and corroded on inner face, front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear box outer skin corroding

  4. Pass127,043 miles (+7,202)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,043 miles
    Test number
    859608519098
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs heavily pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear box outer skin corroding away
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged but secure

  5. Pass119,841 miles (-13,663)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,841 miles
    Test number
    606990647757
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip and corrosion on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear box outer skin corroding
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged but secure

  6. Pass133,504 miles (+20,002)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,504 miles
    Test number
    451392712125
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre joining sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear box outer skin corroding
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged but secure

  7. Fail113,502 miles (+6,283)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    724795411983
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre joining sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear box outer skin corroding

  8. Pass107,219 miles (+8,201)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,219 miles
    Test number
    283087943114
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter skin on rear box corroding away

  9. Pass99,018 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,018 miles
    Test number
    310732619109
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail99,018 miles (+9,155)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,018 miles
    Test number
    910782542813
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,863 miles
    Test number
    733023754235
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail89,863 miles (+16,185)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,863 miles
    Test number
    128952849154
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass73,678 miles (+23,232)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,678 miles
    Test number
    969984240072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,446 miles (+15,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,446 miles
    Test number
    829726731429
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryVery slight lip on front discs inner face
    • AdvisoryVery slight perishing in rear tyres

  15. Fail35,112 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,112 miles
    Test number
    379761495177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass35,112 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,112 miles
    Test number
    779071395143
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 OEP

Does LB12 OEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 OEP is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 OEP?
The MOT on LB12 OEP is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 OEP done?
LB12 OEP was recorded at 140,381 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,023 miles a year.
Has LB12 OEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 OEP has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 OEP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 OEP find?
LB12 OEP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes perished.

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