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AF17 RKY

2017 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,532 mi
Last recorded52,532 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 RKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 52,532 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 52,530 miles

Offside 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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2024 51,155 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 46,709 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 36,764 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2020 24,591 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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AF17 RKY is a 2017 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF17 RKY registered?

AF17 RKY is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is AF17 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 RKY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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