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AU66 ECA

2017 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,732 mi
Last recorded70,732 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 ECA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,732 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 55,009 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 47,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 40,766 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 33,821 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 33,821 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 24,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 16,595 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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AU66 ECA is a 2017 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 AU66 ECA, 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 AU66 ECA registered?

AU66 ECA is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is AU66 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU66 ECA 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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