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SM17 EAF

2017 Audi A1

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,885 mi
Last recorded45,885 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 EAF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 45,885 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 45,885 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 12,853 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 30,700 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 30,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 29,243 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 26,899 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 24,925 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 24,925 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 23,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 EAF is a 2017 Audi A1 in White with a 999cc 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 SM17 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

SM17 EAF is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 10 August 2017.

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