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AE66 LTJ

2017 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,714 mi
Last recorded71,714 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 LTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 71,636 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 61,320 miles

Coolant level low

Nail in tyre osf & nsr ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,724 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 39,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 35,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 31,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 31,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 25,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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AE66 LTJ is a 2017 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE66 LTJ, 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 AE66 LTJ registered?

AE66 LTJ is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 10 February 2017.

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