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A17 DNX

2015 Audi A3

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,992 mi
Last recorded84,992 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A356,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DNX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 84,992 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 84,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 81,367 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to offside rear brake pad heavily grinding with brake disc (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine undertray also covered and oil dripping onto (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower undertray damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshner ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer brake pad lower fixing clip not fully located

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

Offside Front washer jet working but poorly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,559 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,709 miles

Fuel tank cap rubber seal perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2022 71,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank cap rubber seal perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 66,347 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,644 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,268 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DNX is a 2015 Audi A3 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 56,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DNX, 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 11 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 DNX registered?

A17 DNX is a 2015 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2015.

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