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SW17 XSU

2017 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,169 mi
Last recorded56,169 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi S345,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 XSU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 56,169 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 50,514 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 35,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 34,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall / no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall /no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 32,394 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall / no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall /no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure monitor indicating low pressure

Pass 17 Sep 2020 28,549 miles

Exhaust centre section modified & touching prop shaft.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 26,678 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage on outer side wall but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 13 Jun 2020

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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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SW17 XSU is a 2017 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SW17 XSU, 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 SW17 XSU registered?

SW17 XSU is a 2017 Audi S3, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is SW17 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 XSU shows 10 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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