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AE66 VAU

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,105 mi
Last recorded51,105 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 VAU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 51,105 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 35,553 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 21,647 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 21,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 20,916 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 12,331 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 11,965 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 10,657 miles

How Reliable is the MG 3?

Based on 143,683 MOT tests across 20,731 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,878
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,731
On UK Roads
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AE66 VAU is a 2017 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 32,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The MG 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE66 VAU registered?

AE66 VAU is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 27 February 2017.

Is AE66 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 VAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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