2017 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · J444 AAR
2017 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2017. Recorded mileage 80,667 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J444 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 80,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J444 AAR 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 (J444 AAR) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J444 AAR Mileage History
- 22/12/202260,390 mi
- 22/01/202469,344 mi+8,954 mi
- 21/01/202574,964 mi+5,620 mi
- 06/02/202680,665 mi+5,701 mi
- 07/02/202680,667 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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