2020 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · EO70 EAP
2020 Audi A3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 21,585 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO70 EAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 21,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO70 EAP 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 (EO70 EAP) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (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.
EO70 EAP Mileage History
- 31/08/20239,848 mi
- 27/08/202413,750 mi+3,902 mi
- 02/09/202516,710 mi+2,960 mi
- 24/08/202621,585 mi+4,875 mi
Average of roughly 3,937 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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