2017 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · FA66 FRO
2017 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Feb 2017. Recorded mileage 33,771 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA66 FRO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2024
- 33,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FA66 FRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Audi A3 (FA66 FRO) between September 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 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: Tyres (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.
FA66 FRO Mileage History
- 16/09/202226,512 mi
- 08/02/202327,202 mi+690 mi
- 07/02/202433,771 mi+6,569 mi
Average of roughly 5,207 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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