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AB13 BXB

2017 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,309 mi
Last recorded77,309 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB13 BXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 77,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 128,620 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 128,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,518 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 120,955 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 120,953 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 69,217 miles

Nearside hid light output slightly reduced/flickering

Pass 18 Sep 2023 111,760 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 111,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 55,022 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,897 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 100,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 43,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 91,692 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 91,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 38,176 miles

zero emmsion

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer wall damaged and feather on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 84,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer wall damaged and feather on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 64,538 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,556 miles

Both front tyres worn out on edges of tread.

Both nearside tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,623 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 31,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre scuffed outer wall

offside front tyre scuffed outer wall

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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AB13 BXB is a 2017 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB13 BXB, 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 AB13 BXB registered?

AB13 BXB is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2017.

Is AB13 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB13 BXB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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