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D20 UTT

2017 Audi S3

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,554 mi
Last recorded78,554 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi S345,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 UTT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,554 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 78,551 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2026 89,024 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 89,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 80,770 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 64,992 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,843 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 77,836 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 53,548 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 68,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 43,596 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 43,594 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 59,611 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 39,168 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 57,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,792 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,964 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 48,843 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,807 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,934 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 33,934 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 20,983 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 17,186 miles

Engine cover and under trays are fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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D20 UTT is a 2017 Audi S3 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2017 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 45,591 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 S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D20 UTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 9 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D20 UTT registered?

D20 UTT is a 2017 Audi S3, first registered on 7 January 2017.

Is D20 UTT safe to buy?

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