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SM17 SFU

2017 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,377 mi
Last recorded58,377 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 SFU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 58,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 55,955 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 53,293 miles

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

rear brake disks corroded on contact faces

Pass 12 Jan 2023 50,706 miles

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

Offside 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 Both uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 50,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 28,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 28,540 miles

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

offside front top strut bearing stiff

Pass 8 Jun 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 SFU is a 2017 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

SM17 SFU is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is SM17 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 SFU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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