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AU03 TAM

2017 Audi A3

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,847 mi
Last recorded78,847 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 78,847 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 66,826 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 56,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 45,445 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 37,804 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 33,884 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 48,563 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 33,884 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 31,608 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 31,607 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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AU03 TAM is a 2017 Audi A3 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU03 TAM, 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 AU03 TAM registered?

AU03 TAM is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2017.

Is AU03 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 TAM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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