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AE66 ZFR

2017 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,646 mi
Last recorded89,646 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 ZFR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 89,646 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 85,126 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 79,445 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 79,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,216 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,034 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 48,375 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 40,697 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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AE66 ZFR is a 2017 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

AE66 ZFR is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2017.

Is AE66 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 ZFR 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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