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2017 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RA66 ABU

RA66 ABU

2017 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 72,398 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2017 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
72,398 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2017
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, following its most recent MOT pass on 26 August 2025 at 68,487 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the car has consistently passed its inspections without recorded defects or advisories. While the history shows failures in 2024 and 2025, the immediate passes on the same days indicate that any identified issues were minor or quickly rectified prior to the re-test. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual use for this age, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 55,898 miles and the August 2024 test at 62,446 miles, the vehicle covered 6,548 miles. Another 6,041 miles were recorded in the following year up to the August 2025 test. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme mileage stress, which generally benefits the longevity of more complex drivetrain components and suspension bushings. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three years is notable, as it suggests no immediate signs of structural corrosion or thinning brake components. However, because the record shows recent failures without specific defects listed, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of common wear points that often trigger immediate failures, such as light bulbs, wiper blades, or tyre tread depth. Focus on the condition of the suspension arms and shock absorbers, as these are the most likely components to show wear on an Audi of this age and mileage despite a clean MOT history.
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RA66 ABU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
  • 72,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

RA66 ABU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 14:53
MOT Analysis

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 (RA66 ABU) between August 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

RA66 ABU Mileage History

  1. 28/08/202462,446 mi
  2. 28/08/202462,446 mi
  3. 26/08/202568,485 mi+6,039 mi
  4. 26/08/202568,487 mi+2 mi
  5. 29/05/202672,398 mi+3,911 mi

Average of roughly 5,688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
68
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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