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A21 TFH

2017 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,980 mi
Last recorded71,980 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 TFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 71,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 71,977 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 62,161 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 48,483 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 45,020 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 37,995 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 29,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm . cut in tread but no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also badly wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective crack in lens not affecting pattern etc (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 29,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm . cut in tread but no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also badly wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective crack in lens not affecting pattern etc (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 22,449 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020

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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 TFH is a 2017 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFH, 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.

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What year was A21 TFH registered?

A21 TFH is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is A21 TFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 TFH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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