2017 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · RA17 RPY
2017 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 72,527 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA17 RPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 72,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA17 RPY 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 (RA17 RPY) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 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 (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
RA17 RPY Mileage History
- 11/05/202358,050 mi
- 12/05/202358,059 mi+9 mi
- 01/05/202464,028 mi+5,969 mi
- 12/08/202572,527 mi+8,499 mi
- 12/08/202572,527 mi
Average of roughly 6,415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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