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SP07 HEY

2017 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,412 mi
Last recorded48,412 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 HEY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 48,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2025 109,460 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 43,821 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn. Front brake pads 10mm and rear pads 8mm friction material remaining (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 38,167 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 38,167 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug/sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 95,850 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug/sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 27,554 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,813 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 16,915 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 16,915 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,804 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 68,804 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 8,241 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,693 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 57,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 6,184 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 38,633 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 29,996 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,498 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust sleeve corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 13,331 miles

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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SP07 HEY is a 2017 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SP07 HEY, 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 SP07 HEY registered?

SP07 HEY is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is SP07 HEY safe to buy?

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