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SM17 FLK

2017 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,820 mi
Last recorded59,820 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 59,820 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front Brake Discs Lipped On Outer Edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 59,820 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front Brake Discs Lipped On Outer Edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine Oil Level Check Light Illuminated

Engine Oil Level Low

Exhaust Corroded

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

Service Light Illuminated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/r Tyre Badly Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f Tyre Badly Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 49,244 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service Light Illuminated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/r Tyre Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 23 Aug 2024 49,244 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/s/f Outer Cv Boot Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service Light Illuminated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/r Tyre Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 18 Aug 2023 39,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/f Tyre Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 39,363 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service Light Illuminated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 29,955 miles

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

Service Light Illuminated

Tpms Light Illuminated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 19,246 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Front Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 19,246 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached O/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Front Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 14,331 miles

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

Pass 23 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 FLK is a 2017 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FLK, 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 FLK registered?

SM17 FLK is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is SM17 FLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 FLK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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