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AF17 MVJ

2017 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,135 mi
Last recorded148,135 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 MVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 148,135 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 148,135 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2024 141,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 129,447 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,980 miles

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

full under body shields fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2022 122,980 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

full under body shields fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 106,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 90,777 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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AF17 MVJ is a 2017 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF17 MVJ, 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 AF17 MVJ registered?

AF17 MVJ is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is AF17 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 MVJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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