2020 Audi A3 1.0L Petrol · A28 PDB
2020 Audi A3 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 2020. Recorded mileage 66,116 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A28 PDB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 66,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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A28 PDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Audi A3 (A28 PDB) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 PDB Mileage History
- 11/01/202319,641 mi
- 10/01/202435,354 mi+15,713 mi
- 16/01/202552,412 mi+17,058 mi
- 12/01/202666,116 mi+13,704 mi
Average of roughly 15,476 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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