2017 Audi A3 1.4L Hybrid electric · HJ17 YFC
2017 Audi A3 (1.4L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 May 2017. Recorded mileage 143,812 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ17 YFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 143,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ17 YFC 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 (HJ17 YFC) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
HJ17 YFC Mileage History
- 16/02/202286,968 mi
- 01/03/202393,071 mi+6,103 mi
- 07/12/202396,523 mi+3,452 mi
- 02/12/2024116,055 mi+19,532 mi
- 03/12/2025143,812 mi+27,757 mi
Average of roughly 14,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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