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Audi A1

Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 1,395 cc

1997 ABMOT history

1997 AB is a grey petrol Audi A1 first used on 12 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 54,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

1997 AB grey Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,100 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1997 AB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
12 Jan 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1997 AB was last recorded at 54,100 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 10,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,830 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,270 miles
Average per year
8,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,100 miles
  • 2025 – 43,830 miles
  • 2024 – 36,312 miles
  • 2023 – 28,819 miles
  • 2022 – 18,578 miles
  • 2021 – 11,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,100 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 Feb 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,100 miles
    Test number
    775567465259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,100 miles (+10,270)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,100 miles
    Test number
    997521555781
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,830 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    43,830 miles
    Test number
    327807045639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,312 miles (+7,493)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    36,312 miles
    Test number
    602249120271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,819 miles (+10,241)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    28,819 miles
    Test number
    535035434888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,578 miles (+7,424)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    18,578 miles
    Test number
    149940650651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,154 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    11,154 miles
    Test number
    683839333013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass6,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    6,698 miles
    Test number
    218186378200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail6,698 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,698 miles
    Test number
    441707981096
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (both) (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about 1997 AB

What vehicle is registration 1997 AB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1997 AB on a grey petrol Audi A1 first used on 12 Jan 2018. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1997 AB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1997 AB is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1997 AB?
The MOT on 1997 AB is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1997 AB done?
1997 AB was recorded at 54,100 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 8,324 miles a year.
Has 1997 AB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1997 AB has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 1997 AB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1997 AB find?
1997 AB passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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