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AV17 RBU

2017 Audi A1

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,596 mi
Last recorded77,596 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 RBU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 77,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/15 DOT 3023 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 DOT 1021 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 77,596 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/15 DOT 3023 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 DOT 1021 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 62,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2024 62,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,468 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 44,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 40,630 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 37,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 34,870 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020

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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 RBU is a 2017 Audi A1 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

AV17 RBU is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 26 April 2017.

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