2017 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · JE15 BAR
2017 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 72,388 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JE15 BAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 72,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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JE15 BAR 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 (JE15 BAR) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
JE15 BAR Mileage History
- 30/03/202241,562 mi
- 30/03/202348,659 mi+7,097 mi
- 25/03/202456,271 mi+7,612 mi
- 28/03/202564,177 mi+7,906 mi
- 30/03/202672,388 mi+8,211 mi
Average of roughly 7,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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