2018 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · BE17 JOW
2018 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 65,411 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BE17 JOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 65,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BE17 JOW 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 2018 Audi A3 (BE17 JOW) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 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: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BE17 JOW Mileage History
- 01/08/202349,757 mi
- 02/08/202349,760 mi+3 mi
- 03/05/202453,739 mi+3,979 mi
- 23/04/202560,262 mi+6,523 mi
- 22/04/202665,411 mi+5,149 mi
Average of roughly 5,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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