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AB53 VTS

2017 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,045 mi
Last recorded73,045 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 VTS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 73,045 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 72,346 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 72,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 69,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 67,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 64,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split almost all the way around, close to fail criteria (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split almost all the way around, close to fail criteria (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 62,193 miles
Pass 31 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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AB53 VTS is a 2017 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AB53 VTS, 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 AB53 VTS registered?

AB53 VTS is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 8 June 2017.

Is AB53 VTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB53 VTS 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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