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A17 DTA

2016 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,799 mi
Last recorded90,799 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DTA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,799 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 71,800 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 71,794 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,698 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 39,786 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 33,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,958 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 16,471 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DTA is a 2016 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 50,172 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 DTA, 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 10 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 DTA registered?

A17 DTA is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is A17 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 DTA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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