2017 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · GJ17 OGW
2017 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 30,903 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ17 OGW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 30,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ17 OGW 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 2017 Audi A3 (GJ17 OGW) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 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 (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
GJ17 OGW Mileage History
- 22/06/202221,833 mi
- 27/05/202326,346 mi+4,513 mi
- 18/05/202429,666 mi+3,320 mi
- 22/05/202429,667 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/202630,903 mi+1,236 mi
Average of roughly 2,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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