2023 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · Q171 SAH
2023 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 62,546 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2023
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Q171 SAH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 62,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Q171 SAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2023 Audi A3 (Q171 SAH) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
Q171 SAH Mileage History
- 02/09/202340,335 mi
- 27/08/202556,745 mi+16,410 mi
- 26/08/202662,546 mi+5,801 mi
Average of roughly 7,449 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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