2020 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · H21 HAY
2020 Audi A3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 41,088 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H21 HAY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 41,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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H21 HAY 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 (H21 HAY) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
H21 HAY Mileage History
- 06/07/202320,998 mi
- 28/06/202428,161 mi+7,163 mi
- 02/07/202534,772 mi+6,611 mi
- 03/07/202641,088 mi+6,316 mi
Average of roughly 6,714 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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