2020 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · LW04 RAE
2020 Audi A3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 35,905 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW04 RAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 35,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LW04 RAE 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 2020 Audi A3 (LW04 RAE) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LW04 RAE Mileage History
- 09/02/202421,024 mi
- 07/02/202527,735 mi+6,711 mi
- 07/02/202527,736 mi+1 mi
- 14/01/202635,901 mi+8,165 mi
- 15/01/202635,905 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,701 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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