2017 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · BJ17 VCE
2017 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 57,446 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ17 VCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 57,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ17 VCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Audi A3 (BJ17 VCE) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
BJ17 VCE Mileage History
- 04/05/202447,267 mi
- 10/05/202447,274 mi+7 mi
- 07/05/202552,554 mi+5,280 mi
- 02/05/202657,447 mi+4,893 mi
- 02/05/202657,446 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 5,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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