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AE17 YEC

2017 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,239 mi
Last recorded42,239 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 YEC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 42,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 35,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 29,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 24,396 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 19,379 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs slight corrosion on edges of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 19,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs slight corrosion on edges of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 18,841 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 18,533 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on all disc edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring components

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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AE17 YEC is a 2017 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE17 YEC, 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 AE17 YEC registered?

AE17 YEC is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is AE17 YEC safe to buy?

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