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Audi A1

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

RCY 71MOT history

RCY 71 is a red petrol Audi A1 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 135,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

RCY 71 red Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,352 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCY 71
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCY 71 was last recorded at 135,352 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,347 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,352 miles
  • 2025 – 135,347 miles
  • 2023 – 132,528 miles
  • 2022 – 122,502 miles
  • 2021 – 108,080 miles
  • 2020 – 101,463 miles
  • 2019 – 96,501 miles
  • 2018 – 84,822 miles
  • 2017 – 75,224 miles
  • 2016 – 62,309 miles
  • 2015 – 44,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,352 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,352 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,352 miles
    Test number
    232180390846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail135,347 miles (+2,819)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,347 miles
    Test number
    593485264439
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass132,528 miles (+10,026)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,528 miles
    Test number
    794042068868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,502 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,502 miles
    Test number
    607990555477
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail122,502 miles (+14,422)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,502 miles
    Test number
    297573592568
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass108,080 miles (+6,617)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,080 miles
    Test number
    721557988918
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Pass101,463 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,463 miles
    Test number
    250421905954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail101,459 miles (+4,958)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,459 miles
    Test number
    942710826302
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass96,501 miles (+11,679)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,501 miles
    Test number
    760928267382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,822 miles (+9,598)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    119510374052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,224 miles (+12,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    659758250111
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass62,309 miles (+17,404)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,309 miles
    Test number
    975196424030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,905 miles
    Test number
    536432555017
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about RCY 71

What vehicle is registration RCY 71 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCY 71 on a red petrol Audi A1 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RCY 71 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RCY 71 is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on RCY 71?
The MOT on RCY 71 is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RCY 71 done?
RCY 71 was recorded at 135,352 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,311 miles a year.
Has RCY 71 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCY 71 has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on RCY 71 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 RCY 71 find?
RCY 71 passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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