2018 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · M20 OAN
2018 Audi A3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 53,679 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M20 OAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 53,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M20 OAN 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 2018 Audi A3 (M20 OAN) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
M20 OAN Mileage History
- 29/09/202227,319 mi
- 31/10/202337,355 mi+10,036 mi
- 01/10/202446,132 mi+8,777 mi
- 19/09/202553,679 mi+7,547 mi
Average of roughly 8,865 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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