2020 Audi A3 2.5L Petrol · G1 JBN
2020 Audi A3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Feb 2020. Recorded mileage 68,192 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G1 JBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 68,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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G1 JBN 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 (G1 JBN) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
G1 JBN Mileage History
- 10/06/202316,502 mi
- 22/07/202432,407 mi+15,905 mi
- 19/08/202432,431 mi+24 mi
- 16/07/202543,007 mi+10,576 mi
- 10/07/202668,192 mi+25,185 mi
Average of roughly 16,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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