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2017 AUDI A31.4L Petrol

MH66 ART

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2017 AUDI A3 — Petrol, 1395cc. This vehicle has 70,312 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 29/07/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/07/2027
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1395cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on July 10, 2025 at 70,312 miles. The maintenance history indicates a stable trend where the car consistently meets minimum standards after initial testing failures. While the record shows two failures in the last two years, the lack of recorded defects on the passing tests suggests that any issues identified were rectified immediately by the owner rather than representing a worsening mechanical or structural decline. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles annually. Between the July 2023 test at 52,578 miles and the July 2024 test at 61,783 miles, the car covered 9,205 miles. The subsequent interval saw 8,529 miles covered between July 2024 and July 2025. This steady usage suggests regular road use, which generally prevents the premature degradation of rubber components components and suspension bushings often associated with long periods of inactivity. Despite the clean advisories on the most recent pass, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the areas most prone to wear at this mileage. Given the age of the Audi, checking for corrosion on the brake lines and the condition of the control arm bushes is advisable. The record does not flag specific recurring mechanical faults or leaks, but a visual check of the brake discs for thinning or uneven tyre wear will ensure the previous owner has maintained the vehicle beyond the basic requirements of the MOT test.

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 27 Jul 2026, 01:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on July 10, 2025 at 70,312 miles. The maintenance history indicates a stable trend where the car consistently meets minimum standards after initial testing failures. While the record shows two failures in the last two years, the lack of recorded defects on the passing tests suggests that any issues identified were rectified immediately by the owner rather than representing a worsening mechanical or structural decline. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles annually. Between the July 2023 test at 52,578 miles and the July 2024 test at 61,783 miles, the car covered 9,205 miles. The subsequent interval saw 8,529 miles covered between July 2024 and July 2025. This steady usage suggests regular road use, which generally prevents the premature degradation of rubber components components and suspension bushings often associated with long periods of inactivity. Despite the clean advisories on the most recent pass, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the areas most prone to wear at this mileage. Given the age of the Audi, checking for corrosion on the brake lines and the condition of the control arm bushes is advisable. The record does not flag specific recurring mechanical faults or leaks, but a visual check of the brake discs for thinning or uneven tyre wear will ensure the previous owner has maintained the vehicle beyond the basic requirements of the MOT test.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Audi A3 (MH66 ART) from 2017 show a total of 5 MOT tests between July 2023 and July 2025.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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