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AE17 YFJ

2017 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,911 mi
Last recorded99,911 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 YFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 99,911 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 86,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 86,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 67,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 55,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 55,312 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge (225/45R17)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 46,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip(s) in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 46,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip(s) in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,412 miles

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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AE17 YFJ is a 2017 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc 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 AE17 YFJ, 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 AE17 YFJ registered?

AE17 YFJ is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for AE17 YFJ 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.

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