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A17 AVR

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,573 mi
Last recorded80,573 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 80,573 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 79,372 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 78,197 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 77,114 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 76,272 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 75,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 71,060 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 65,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,269 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 58,724 miles

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 19 May 2017 58,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,270 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 47,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread and tyre shoulders

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,667 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread and tyre shoulders

Pass 23 Aug 2014 40,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,478 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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A17 AVR is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 AVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 AVR registered?

A17 AVR is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2010.

Is A17 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 AVR shows 16 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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