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MR53 KJR

2017 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,933 mi
Last recorded63,933 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 KJR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 63,933 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2026 103,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn sooth inner edge advise changing soon with tracking check (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 103,455 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad low (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn sooth inner edge advise changing soon with tracking check (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2025 61,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 100,386 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 80-85% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 53,814 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 53,814 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 97,315 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 44,448 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,988 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2022 32,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,930 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 19,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,557 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 10,708 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,920 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 85,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,361 miles

off side front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 14 Mar 2019 82,361 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

off side front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,899 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MR53 KJR is a 2017 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MR53 KJR, 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 MR53 KJR registered?

MR53 KJR is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 28 December 2017.

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