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8 SLR

2017 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,937 mi
Last recorded35,937 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 SLR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 35,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 34,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 32,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 32,086 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

No coolant in reservoir at start of test with warnings illuminated on dashboard

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 28,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 24,367 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 24,366 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))

Pass 30 Mar 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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8 SLR is a 2017 Audi A3 in Grey 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 8 SLR, 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 8 SLR registered?

8 SLR is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is 8 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 SLR 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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