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AR14 PAT

2017 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,955 mi
Last recorded78,955 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR14 PAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,955 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 72,753 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 63,101 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 47,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 47,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 36,748 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 36,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 25,662 miles

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

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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AR14 PAT is a 2017 Audi A3 in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AR14 PAT, 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 AR14 PAT registered?

AR14 PAT is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2017.

Is AR14 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR14 PAT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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