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SS05 MEG

2017 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,997 mi
Last recorded85,997 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS05 MEG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 85,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 79,811 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low + cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 79,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 x wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low + cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 72,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 66,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 66,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 58,640 miles

Front Advise wheel alignment.

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 58,636 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/r 17 87y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Advise wheel alignment.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 47,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing dlightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,110 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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SS05 MEG is a 2017 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SS05 MEG, 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 SS05 MEG registered?

SS05 MEG is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 5 January 2017.

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