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AJ66 VYA

2017 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,905 mi
Last recorded128,905 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 VYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 128,905 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 118,468 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 106,362 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 106,336 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,000 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,000 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 62,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,000 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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AJ66 VYA 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 87.5%.

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 AJ66 VYA, 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 AJ66 VYA registered?

AJ66 VYA is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 28 February 2017.

Is AJ66 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ66 VYA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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