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AU17 TYH

2017 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 TYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 89,313 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 89,313 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 73,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 58,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread block cut is deep but unable to say if to cords due to water and dirt ingress (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 46,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in central tread down to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system fault light on dash, tyte pressures should be checked/adjusted and system reset/diagnosed

Pass 8 Mar 2022 33,985 miles

Front TPS light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 23,671 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 18,013 miles

front tyres getting low on tread 225/40/18

shields fitted

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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AU17 TYH 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 AU17 TYH, 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 AU17 TYH registered?

AU17 TYH is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is AU17 TYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 TYH 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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