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A26 APM

2017 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,427 mi
Last recorded100,427 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 APM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 100,427 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 119,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front bumper slightly loose

Fail 3 Jun 2025 119,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper slightly loose

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 93,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 104,578 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,039 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both sides) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,139 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER DUE TO BEING RUN UNDER INFLATED (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2022 61,984 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,740 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Feb 2022 58,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,608 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,703 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 24 Aug 2020 70,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BRIDGESTONE [215/40/17] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,684 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,427 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,849 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outside edge

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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A26 APM is a 2017 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A26 APM, 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 A26 APM registered?

A26 APM is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is A26 APM safe to buy?

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