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SM17 EDF

2017 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,222 mi
Last recorded90,222 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 EDF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 90,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 90,221 miles

Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 76,936 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 76,906 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 62,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()

Fail 24 Aug 2023 62,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()

Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight de -bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper strut bearing sticky

Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut bearing dried and noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 25,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on edge (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 EDF is a 2017 Audi A1 in Black 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 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

SM17 EDF is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 29 August 2017.

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