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BM17 AKU

2017 Audi A1

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,408 mi
Last recorded44,408 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 AKU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 44,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 44,408 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition The rear muffler (silencer) is missing, a straight-through pipe is installed. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 43,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lift noted at Macpherson strut top mounting

Fail 15 Jan 2025 43,937 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lift noted at Macpherson strut top mounting

Pass 15 Feb 2024 43,191 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,154 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 36,504 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 36,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 27,218 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 24,696 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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BM17 AKU 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 70%.

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 BM17 AKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM17 AKU registered?

BM17 AKU is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is BM17 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 AKU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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