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A17 MKS

2005 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,197 mi
Last recorded21,197 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MKS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 21,197 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 16,456 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 12,659 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 9,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 8,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 8,015 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 7,570 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 7,570 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 7,181 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 6,627 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 6,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 5,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 5,455 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 5,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 5,029 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,574 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 4,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 3,161 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 2,712 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 1,946 miles

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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A17 MKS is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 95,772 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 A17 MKS, 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 21 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 MKS registered?

A17 MKS is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is A17 MKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 MKS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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