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SM17 DYW

2017 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,564 mi
Last recorded53,564 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 DYW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 53,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 46,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Fail 25 Jul 2024 46,211 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Jul 2023 38,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 38,125 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 30,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 22,615 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 21,676 miles
Pass 9 May 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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SM17 DYW is a 2017 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM17 DYW, 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 SM17 DYW registered?

SM17 DYW is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 17 May 2017.

Is SM17 DYW safe to buy?

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