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AV17 VXD

2017 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,147 mi
Last recorded90,147 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 VXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 90,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 85,747 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,941 miles

Washer jet operation poor

Pass 11 Oct 2022 74,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 74,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tread surface stepped on inner edge of tyre

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

Offside Rear Tread surface stepped on inner edge of tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,868 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 59,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2020 49,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020

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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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AV17 VXD is a 2017 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV17 VXD, 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 AV17 VXD registered?

AV17 VXD is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2017.

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