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SW17 YXK

2017 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,453 mi
Last recorded50,453 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A136,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 YXK
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 50,453 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 47,835 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 44,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 42,664 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 39,380 miles

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

exhaust central sleeve clamps corroded

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

slight roughness , at steering ,suspension strut top bearing partially siezed

Pass 16 Mar 2021 28,019 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 28,018 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ,nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within edges of tread areas, nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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 YXK is a 2017 Audi A1 in Grey with a 999cc petrol 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 SW17 YXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW17 YXK?

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What year was SW17 YXK registered?

SW17 YXK is a 2017 Audi A1, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is SW17 YXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 YXK 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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