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53 EX

2017 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,281 mi
Last recorded54,281 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 EX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 54,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 45,561 miles

Nearside Undertray damaged but not likely to fall of

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 36,826 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 36,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 28,134 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 21,806 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 17,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall deteriorated and has cuts close to cords Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 17,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall deteriorated and has cuts close to cords Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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53 EX 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 75%.

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 53 EX, 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 53 EX registered?

53 EX is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is 53 EX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 EX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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