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AJ66 LNU

2017 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,650 mi
Last recorded147,650 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 LNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 147,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front bumper damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 147,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside front bumper damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 133,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 22 May 2024 126,552 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 126,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2023 117,946 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 117,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 109,042 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,700 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,337 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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AJ66 LNU is a 2017 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ66 LNU, 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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AJ66 LNU is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2017.

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