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SF17 VBJ

2017 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,475 mi
Last recorded103,475 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 VBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 103,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 91,650 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 87,711 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 87,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 81,802 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 81,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 51,973 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 42,341 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 42,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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SF17 VBJ is a 2017 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 SF17 VBJ, 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 SF17 VBJ registered?

SF17 VBJ is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is SF17 VBJ safe to buy?

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