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1997 AB

2018 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,830 mi
Last recorded43,830 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A132,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1997 AB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 43,830 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 36,312 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 28,819 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 18,578 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 11,154 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 6,698 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Feb 2021 6,698 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (both) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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1997 AB is a 2018 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 32,460 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 1997 AB, 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 8 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 1997 AB?

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What year was 1997 AB registered?

1997 AB is a 2018 Audi A1, first registered on 12 January 2018.

Is 1997 AB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1997 AB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1997 AB have outstanding finance?

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