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LX17 VLN

2017 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,837 mi
Last recorded45,837 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX17 VLN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 45,837 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 42,077 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 38,494 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 35,600 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 32,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 28,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 24,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (shoulder and centre tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear disc are badly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 24,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (shoulder and centre tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear disc are badly corroded

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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LX17 VLN is a 2017 Audi A3 in Grey 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 LX17 VLN, 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

How do I check the history of LX17 VLN?

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What year was LX17 VLN registered?

LX17 VLN is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is LX17 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX17 VLN 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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