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SP55 ELS

2017 Audi A1

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,253 mi
Last recorded42,253 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ELS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 42,253 miles

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

Offside 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 8 Jan 2025 36,591 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 30,896 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 24,375 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 24,375 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 19,426 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 18,551 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 17,193 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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SP55 ELS is a 2017 Audi A1 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SP55 ELS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP55 ELS?

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What year was SP55 ELS registered?

SP55 ELS is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 23 July 2017.

Is SP55 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 ELS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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