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BV17 VVA

2017 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,445 mi
Last recorded74,445 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi S345,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 VVA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 74,445 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 70,575 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 67,886 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 67,879 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 62,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 52,786 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 34,013 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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BV17 VVA is a 2017 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 45,591 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 S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV17 VVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 9 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV17 VVA registered?

BV17 VVA is a 2017 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BV17 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 VVA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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