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438 BBM

2017 Audi A1

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,440 mi
Last recorded61,440 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration438 BBM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 61,440 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,865 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 47,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 47,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 40,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 32,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,623 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 22,269 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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438 BBM is a 2017 Audi A1 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 36,929 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 438 BBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 9 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 438 BBM registered?

438 BBM is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is 438 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 438 BBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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