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SW17 XUM

2017 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,794 mi
Last recorded80,794 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 XUM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 80,794 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 80,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,146 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,729 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 61,728 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 45,508 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 45,508 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 39,050 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 39,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2021 32,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 27,384 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 27,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 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 XUM is a 2017 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

SW17 XUM is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is SW17 XUM safe to buy?

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