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831 VAF

2017 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,075 mi
Last recorded47,075 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

Registration831 VAF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 47,075 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 39,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 39,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 32,935 miles

click from steering column when turning lock to lock

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2021 25,036 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 21,039 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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831 VAF is a 2017 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 831 VAF, 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 831 VAF registered?

831 VAF is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is 831 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 831 VAF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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