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A21 DLS

2017 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,523 mi
Last recorded65,523 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DLS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 65,523 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,703 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 56,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 36,512 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 28,051 miles

Full Length Under Trays fitted so unable to inspect some items.

Fail 30 Nov 2021 28,051 miles

Full Length Under Trays fitted so unable to inspect some items.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,276 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 21,276 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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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A21 DLS is a 2017 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A21 DLS, 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

How do I check the history of A21 DLS?

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What year was A21 DLS registered?

A21 DLS is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 19 October 2017.

Is A21 DLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 DLS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 DLS have outstanding finance?

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