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MA09 ESA

2017 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,613 mi
Last recorded120,613 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 ESA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 120,613 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 100,577 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,653 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 63,773 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 48,210 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,290 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 42,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2020 42,239 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 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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MA09 ESA is a 2017 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA09 ESA, 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 MA09 ESA registered?

MA09 ESA is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2017.

Is MA09 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA09 ESA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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