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AK17 KBV

2017 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,901 mi
Last recorded100,901 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 KBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 100,901 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 91,611 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 80,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,502 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 65,369 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 65,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2021 56,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 46,428 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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AK17 KBV is a 2017 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 AK17 KBV, 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 AK17 KBV registered?

AK17 KBV is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is AK17 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 KBV 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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