2020 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · B311 DLB
2020 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 2020. Recorded mileage 76,483 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B311 DLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 76,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B311 DLB 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 (B311 DLB) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 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: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure to the rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
B311 DLB Mileage History
- 28/02/202456,951 mi
- 05/06/202458,680 mi+1,729 mi
- 30/08/202569,056 mi+10,376 mi
- 05/08/202676,482 mi+7,426 mi
- 05/08/202676,483 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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