2017 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · M9 LRS
2017 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 43,349 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M9 LRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 43,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M9 LRS 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 (M9 LRS) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge/2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6 wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
M9 LRS Mileage History
- 01/07/202440,871 mi
- 20/06/202542,397 mi+1,526 mi
- 20/06/202542,397 mi
- 30/06/202643,344 mi+947 mi
- 02/07/202643,349 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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