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BG17 HJY

2017 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,995 mi
Last recorded80,995 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 HJY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 80,995 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 80,995 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2025 73,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NONE REFLECTIVE (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NONE REFLECTIVE (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 73,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR PIN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NONE REFLECTIVE (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NONE REFLECTIVE (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 68,165 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,320 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 63,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 58,467 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 53,117 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2020 48,831 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 48,831 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,229 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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BG17 HJY is a 2017 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG17 HJY, 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 BG17 HJY registered?

BG17 HJY is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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