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2017 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · YJ17 AFB

YJ17 AFB

2017 Audi A1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20/07/2017. Recorded mileage 85,869 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A1
Year / Origin
2017 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/04/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
85,869 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2017 Audi A1 presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 7 April 2025 at 79,487 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to this, the vehicle cleared the 23 December 2023 test at 70,456 miles, also with no advisories. The absence of recurring mechanical or structural faults across the available record suggests consistent upkeep in the later ownership period. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,832 miles per year against the 79,487 miles recorded. The gap between the December 2022 tests at 54,765 miles and the December 2023 tests shows around 15,700 miles added in twelve months, a modest annual increase. Records are sparse outside these dates, with only five entries spanning 2022 to 2025, but each later test cleared cleanly with no advisories logged. The December 2023 and December 2022 entries each show a failed test immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileages, with no defects listed on either attempt. This pattern points to administrative or documentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection, not a sign of owner-neglected repairs. No suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions problems appear anywhere in the history. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, underbody corrosion, and brake caliper operation given the vehicle's age, even though the MOT record flags none. Verify the two same-day fail-pass pairs with DVSA to confirm they reflect test centre error and not suppressed faults. Check tyre condition and wiper blades as consumables, though these were never advised as worn.

YJ17 AFB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
  • 85,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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YJ17 AFB Mileage History

  1. 20/12/202254,765 mi
  2. 20/12/202370,325 mi+15,560 mi
  3. 23/12/202370,456 mi+131 mi
  4. 07/04/202579,487 mi+9,031 mi
  5. 14/04/202685,869 mi+6,382 mi

Average of roughly 9,382 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YJ17 AFB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 09:38
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Audi A1 (YJ17 AFB) between December 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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