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2017 AUDI A11.0L PETROL

VR53 AJS

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 74,913 miles recorded, this BLUE 2017 AUDI A1 runs on PETROL with a 999cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 08/04/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/04/2027
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2017
Engine
999cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a highly stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in March 2026 at 74,913 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just four miles prior. This initial failure likely represented a minor administrative error or a trivial sensor-related issue that was rectified immediately, as the subsequent clean sheet indicates a proactive approach to maintaining safety-critical standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per annum. Between April 2023 at 48,160 miles and March 2026 at 74,913 miles, the car covered over 26,000 miles, showing steady and predictable usage. The annual gap of 8,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests regular operation which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and seals associated with long periods of inactivity. Since the MOT history shows no recurring advisories for structural corrosion or mechanical wear components, a physical inspection should focus on standard consumable items for an Audi of this age. A buyer should verify the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are the first items to fail on this platform despite low mileage. Given the lack of recorded brake issues or thinning discs in the history, checking for uneven pad wear or sticking calipers will ensure the previous owner maintained the braking system as diligently as the digital record suggests.

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78
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 15:27
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a highly stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in March 2026 at 74,913 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just four miles prior. This initial failure likely represented a minor administrative error or a trivial sensor-related issue that was rectified immediately, as the subsequent clean sheet indicates a proactive approach to maintaining safety-critical standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per annum. Between April 2023 at 48,160 miles and March 2026 at 74,913 miles, the car covered over 26,000 miles, showing steady and predictable usage. The annual gap of 8,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests regular operation which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and seals associated with long periods of inactivity. Since the MOT history shows no recurring advisories for structural corrosion or mechanical wear components, a physical inspection should focus on standard consumable items for an Audi of this age. A buyer should verify the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are the first items to fail on this platform despite low mileage. Given the lack of recorded brake issues or thinning discs in the history, checking for uneven pad wear or sticking calipers will ensure the previous owner maintained the braking system as diligently as the digital record suggests.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Audi A1 (VR53 AJS) from 2017 show a total of 5 MOT tests between April 2023 and March 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d”.

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