Audi A1
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
W18 SBWMOT history
W18 SBW is a black diesel Audi A1 first used on 13 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,221 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 111,221 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,486 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 SBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A1
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 13 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 SBW was last recorded at 111,221 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 111,220 miles · 21 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,486 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,221 miles
- 2025 – 101,346 miles
- 2024 – 94,285 miles
- 2023 – 89,762 miles
- 2022 – 87,097 miles
- 2021 – 83,319 miles
- 2020 – 70,522 miles
- 2019 – 55,572 miles
- 2018 – 44,541 miles
- 2017 – 32,357 miles
- 2016 – 21,543 miles
- 2015 – 14,391 miles
- 2014 – 10,967 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,221 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 31 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,221 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 111,221 miles
- Test number
- 849154627361
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
Fail111,220 miles (+9,874)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,220 miles
- Test number
- 854806560570
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
Pass101,346 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 101,346 miles
- Test number
- 401099375006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,345 miles (+7,060)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,345 miles
- Test number
- 648575463035
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass94,285 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 94,285 miles
- Test number
- 351028531181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam deep surface corrosion advise protective coating (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail94,285 miles (+4,523)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,285 miles
- Test number
- 642870374430
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel leaking fluid (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam deep surface corrosion advise protective coating (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,762 miles (+2,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 89,762 miles
- Test number
- 795770414152
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive caliper ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 87,097 miles
- Test number
- 208413471149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,097 miles (+3,778)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,097 miles
- Test number
- 933853622650
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass83,319 miles (+12,797)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 83,319 miles
- Test number
- 921815800512
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass70,522 miles (+14,950)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 70,522 miles
- Test number
- 695877223610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,572 miles (+11,031)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 55,572 miles
- Test number
- 645306447298
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass44,541 miles (+51)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 44,541 miles
- Test number
- 649227816070
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)
Fail44,490 miles (+12,133)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,490 miles
- Test number
- 900467356989
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)
Pass32,357 miles (+10,814)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 32,357 miles
- Test number
- 889637547911
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass21,543 miles (+7,152)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 21,543 miles
- Test number
- 241624729081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,391 miles (+3,424)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 14,391 miles
- Test number
- 159940185028
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAdvise nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cordes
Pass10,967 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 10,967 miles
- Test number
- 889080094020
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about W18 SBW
- Does W18 SBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 SBW is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W18 SBW?
- The MOT on W18 SBW is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W18 SBW done?
- W18 SBW was recorded at 111,221 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,486 miles a year.
- Has W18 SBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 SBW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on W18 SBW 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 W18 SBW find?
- W18 SBW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; general corrosion.
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