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S3 WVE

2017 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,415 mi
Last recorded78,415 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi S345,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 WVE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 78,415 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2026 78,415 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 72,527 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 58,117 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2022 48,217 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 41,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 38,726 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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S3 WVE is a 2017 Audi S3 in Black 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 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 S3 WVE, 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 S3 WVE registered?

S3 WVE is a 2017 Audi S3, first registered on 27 January 2017.

Is S3 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 WVE 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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