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Audi A1

Gold · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V11 XELMOT history

V11 XEL is a gold diesel Audi A1 first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 172,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

V11 XEL gold Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,893 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 XEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 XEL was last recorded at 172,893 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 7,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,838 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,055 miles
Average per year
12,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,893 miles
  • 2025 – 165,838 miles
  • 2023 – 160,522 miles
  • 2022 – 154,574 miles
  • 2021 – 141,867 miles
  • 2020 – 129,973 miles
  • 2019 – 114,237 miles
  • 2018 – 82,729 miles
  • 2017 – 61,399 miles
  • 2016 – 48,650 miles
  • 2015 – 37,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,893 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,893 miles (+7,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,893 miles
    Test number
    224283515264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass165,838 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,838 miles
    Test number
    418309825877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,522 miles (+5,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,522 miles
    Test number
    288946810246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
  4. Pass154,574 miles (+12,707)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,574 miles
    Test number
    990149060770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,867 miles (+11,894)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,867 miles
    Test number
    543147065744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,973 miles (+15,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,973 miles
    Test number
    401947726006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly destorted in tread (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass114,237 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,237 miles
    Test number
    658708068099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail114,234 miles (+31,505)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,234 miles
    Test number
    916388354779
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass82,729 miles (+21,330)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,729 miles
    Test number
    536272464580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,399 miles (+12,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    691813113847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass48,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    677379294806
    • 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)
  12. Fail48,650 miles (+11,584)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    972241463970
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
  13. Pass37,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,066 miles
    Test number
    396060435062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 XEL

Does V11 XEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 XEL is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V11 XEL?
The MOT on V11 XEL is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 XEL done?
V11 XEL was recorded at 172,893 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 12,189 miles a year.
Has V11 XEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 XEL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on V11 XEL 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 V11 XEL find?
V11 XEL passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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