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MC17 KPY

2017 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,772 mi
Last recorded83,772 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC17 KPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 83,772 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,832 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 10 Jul 2023 74,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,001 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,589 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 60,645 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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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MC17 KPY 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 MC17 KPY, 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 MC17 KPY registered?

MC17 KPY is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is MC17 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC17 KPY 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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