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Audi A1

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

S40 RWBMOT history

S40 RWB is a black petrol Audi A1 first used on 14 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

S40 RWB black Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,853 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RWB was last recorded at 120,853 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,850 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,853 miles
  • 2025 – 116,825 miles
  • 2024 – 111,569 miles
  • 2023 – 108,489 miles
  • 2022 – 102,376 miles
  • 2021 – 91,121 miles
  • 2020 – 80,217 miles
  • 2019 – 72,397 miles
  • 2018 – 66,702 miles
  • 2017 – 60,133 miles
  • 2016 – 52,804 miles
  • 2015 – 45,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,853 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,853 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,853 miles
    Test number
    424134754783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail120,850 miles (+4,025)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,850 miles
    Test number
    508536399091
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass116,825 miles (+5,256)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,825 miles
    Test number
    494768687483
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass111,569 miles (+3,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,569 miles
    Test number
    913316861215
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  5. Pass108,489 miles (+6,113)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,489 miles
    Test number
    359526731144
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
  6. Pass102,376 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    794132759076
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
  7. Fail102,376 miles (+11,255)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    870778852963
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected Return spring missing (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
  8. Pass91,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,121 miles
    Test number
    741091685746
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail91,121 miles (+10,904)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,121 miles
    Test number
    551060068960
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass80,217 miles (+7,820)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,217 miles
    Test number
    203733661391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,397 miles
    Test number
    556277315904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,397 miles (+5,695)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,397 miles
    Test number
    703329495293
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass66,702 miles (+6,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,702 miles
    Test number
    119511062688
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass60,133 miles (+7,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,133 miles
    Test number
    799676590233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
  15. Pass52,804 miles (+7,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,804 miles
    Test number
    770998135906
    • 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)
  16. Pass45,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,427 miles
    Test number
    285267975454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 RWB

Does S40 RWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 RWB is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 RWB?
The MOT on S40 RWB is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 RWB done?
S40 RWB was recorded at 120,853 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,716 miles a year.
Has S40 RWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 RWB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 RWB 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 S40 RWB find?
S40 RWB passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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