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AV17 MGJ

2017 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,329 mi
Last recorded108,329 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 MGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 108,329 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,498 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 97,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 88,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 88,000 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 76,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Fail 4 Oct 2022 76,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Sep 2021 58,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,365 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 38,761 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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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AV17 MGJ is a 2017 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV17 MGJ, 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 AV17 MGJ registered?

AV17 MGJ is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 7 April 2017.

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