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SW17 HGX

2017 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,310 mi
Last recorded124,310 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 HGX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 124,310 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

tpms warning lamp on

Fail 1 Dec 2025 124,310 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tpms warning lamp on

Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,738 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 105,738 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror incomplete (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 77,438 miles

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 2 Dec 2022 66,554 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front headlamp damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2022 66,098 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front headlamp damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2021 52,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 52,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 44,638 miles
Pass 5 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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SW17 HGX is a 2017 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW17 HGX, 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 SW17 HGX registered?

SW17 HGX is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 13 May 2017.

Is SW17 HGX safe to buy?

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