2007 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · V21 JBN
2007 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 139,601 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V21 JBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 139,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V21 JBN 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 2007 Audi A3 (V21 JBN) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
V21 JBN Mileage History
- 03/11/2023130,440 mi
- 17/07/2024132,198 mi+1,758 mi
- 15/07/2025134,658 mi+2,460 mi
- 04/07/2026139,599 mi+4,941 mi
- 13/07/2026139,601 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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