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AD05 LEY

2017 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,950 mi
Last recorded125,950 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LEY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 125,950 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 115,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside front running lamp dim discoloured

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn / corroded

wipers worn

Fail 2 May 2024 115,055 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside front running lamp dim discoloured

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn / corroded

wipers worn

Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,993 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 69,012 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 43,630 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 33,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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AD05 LEY is a 2017 Audi A3 in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD05 LEY, 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 AD05 LEY registered?

AD05 LEY is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is AD05 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 LEY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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