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2023 Audi A3 Sport 40 Tfsi E S-A 1.4L Hybrid electric · RF72 MDU

RF72 MDU

2023 Audi A3 Sport 40 Tfsi E S-A (1.4L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Feb 2023. Recorded mileage 60,394 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
AUDI A3 SPORT 40 TFSI E S-A
Year / Origin
2023 · Reading
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 31 Jan 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
60,394 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31 Jan 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
HYBRID ELECTRIC
Year
2023
Engine
1395cc
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RF72 MDU Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
  • 60,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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RF72 MDU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 20:57
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2023 Audi A3 Sport 40 Tfsi E S-A (RF72 MDU) between January 2026 and January 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

RF72 MDU Mileage History

  1. 29/01/202660,394 mi
  2. 29/01/202660,394 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 AP
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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