2020 Audi A3 1.0L Petrol · AO20 AYA
2020 Audi A3 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 45,906 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO20 AYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 45,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO20 AYA 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 2020 Audi A3 (AO20 AYA) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))”.
AO20 AYA Mileage History
- 05/04/202425,687 mi
- 05/04/202425,687 mi
- 29/03/202535,793 mi+10,106 mi
- 29/03/202535,793 mi
- 20/03/202645,906 mi+10,113 mi
Average of roughly 10,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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