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2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.5L Petrol · BD08 SAM

BD08 SAM

2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2017. Recorded mileage 45,024 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
Year / Origin
2017 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
45,024 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1498cc
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BD08 SAM Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
  • 45,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BD08 SAM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 13:00
MOT Analysis

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 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet (BD08 SAM) between September 2022 and September 2025.

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: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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.

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BD08 SAM Mileage History

  1. 02/09/202225,544 mi
  2. 22/09/202331,290 mi+5,746 mi
  3. 10/09/202435,775 mi+4,485 mi
  4. 04/09/202545,024 mi+9,249 mi

Average of roughly 6,480 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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