2017 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · A28 CLF
2017 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 58,433 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A28 CLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 58,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A28 CLF 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 (A28 CLF) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
A28 CLF Mileage History
- 30/09/202236,417 mi
- 18/10/202440,266 mi+3,849 mi
- 13/09/202550,701 mi+10,435 mi
- 13/09/202550,701 mi
- 01/04/202658,433 mi+7,732 mi
Average of roughly 6,288 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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