2018 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · GY68 FTJ
2018 Audi A3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 37,867 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY68 FTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 37,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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GY68 FTJ 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 (GY68 FTJ) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (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.
GY68 FTJ Mileage History
- 21/10/202232,218 mi
- 17/10/202336,196 mi+3,978 mi
- 10/10/202436,729 mi+533 mi
- 13/10/202537,681 mi+952 mi
- 14/10/202637,867 mi+186 mi
Average of roughly 1,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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