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A17 PMA

2017 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,423 mi
Last recorded66,423 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 66,423 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 64,545 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 64,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 62,387 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 62,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,179 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

slight corrosion to front brake discs

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,974 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 57,909 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 48,088 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,380 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 42,380 miles

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

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 PMA is a 2017 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 45,382 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 PMA, 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 9 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 PMA registered?

A17 PMA is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2017.

Is A17 PMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 PMA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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