Audi A1
Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc
LU08 COSMOT history
LU08 COS is a black petrol Audi A1 first used on 17 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 121,664 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 121,664 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,586 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU08 COS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A1
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 17 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU08 COS was last recorded at 121,664 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 10,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,718 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,946 miles
- Average per year
- 9,586 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,664 miles
- 2025 – 110,718 miles
- 2024 – 109,698 miles
- 2023 – 108,981 miles
- 2022 – 97,259 miles
- 2021 – 89,371 miles
- 2020 – 80,969 miles
- 2019 – 59,905 miles
- 2018 – 44,597 miles
- 2017 – 35,239 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,664 miles
- AdvisoryVarious components corroded under side
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut to0p mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear fuel cap locking devise not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 13 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,664 miles (+10,946)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 121,664 miles
- Test number
- 540200816495
- AdvisoryVarious components corroded under side
Pass110,718 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 110,718 miles
- Test number
- 303135992292
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut to0p mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Fail110,715 miles (+1,017)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,715 miles
- Test number
- 975387716375
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut to0p mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Pass109,698 miles (+717)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 109,698 miles
- Test number
- 811008648680
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySome underside suspension components corroded
Pass108,981 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 108,981 miles
- Test number
- 885723032244
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap locking devise not working
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling
- AdvisoryRear heatshield detached
- AdvisoryCovers/undertrays ftted preventing full inspection
- AdvisoryFuel fumes at engine bay
Fail108,979 miles (+11,720)2 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,979 miles
- Test number
- 789492276774
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap locking devise not working
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling
- AdvisoryRear heatshield detached
- AdvisoryCovers/undertrays ftted preventing full inspection
- AdvisoryFuel fumes at engine bay
Pass97,259 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 97,259 miles
- Test number
- 832394417166
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edge (suggests wheel alignment needs checked/adjusted (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top bearing/bush has slight vertical movement
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and peeling
- AdvisoryCovers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Fail97,256 miles (+7,885)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,256 miles
- Test number
- 875001944585
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edge (suggests wheel alignment needs checked/adjusted (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top bearing/bush has slight vertical movement
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and peeling
- AdvisoryCovers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Pass89,371 miles (+8,402)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 89,371 miles
- Test number
- 221712600069
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass80,969 miles (+21,064)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 80,969 miles
- Test number
- 975574306628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,905 miles (+15,308)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 59,905 miles
- Test number
- 113346570992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,597 miles (+9,358)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 44,597 miles
- Test number
- 480832607756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 35,239 miles
- Test number
- 222262684479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LU08 COS
- Does LU08 COS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU08 COS is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LU08 COS?
- The MOT on LU08 COS is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LU08 COS done?
- LU08 COS was recorded at 121,664 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 9,586 miles a year.
- Has LU08 COS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU08 COS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LU08 COS 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 LU08 COS find?
- LU08 COS passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: various components corroded under side.
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