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A17 MPU

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,254 mi
Last recorded125,254 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 125,254 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 121,670 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 121,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,765 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 116,765 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 113,041 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 108,682 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 104,554 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,158 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,153 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 94,153 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,284 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MPU is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 71,098 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 MPU, 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 13 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 MPU registered?

A17 MPU is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is A17 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 MPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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