2017 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · SB67 UTV

Based on the official DVSA MOT history supplied, this 2017 Audi A3 has held a current roadworthy status since its most recent test on 15 January 2026, when it passed with no advisories or defects recorded. Five tests are logged across roughly four years, and the pattern is one of stability rather than deterioration. The same January 2026 date also records a failure entry without listed defects, which typically reflects an immediate retest after a minor issue was rectified on site; with no advisory detail attached to either entry, the mechanical picture remains reassuringly consistent with the prior pass at 74,893 miles in November 2024. Against an age of nine years, the recorded 75,953 miles equates to an average of around 8,400 miles annually, which sits comfortably within expected use for a car of this type. Mileage accumulation appears steady, rising from the November 2022 test through to the most recent January 2026 entry without any extended gaps that would imply prolonged standing or storage. No advisory notes have been issued across any of the recorded tests, which means the documented record carries no flagged advisories regarding tyre condition, brake wear, suspension components, corrosion, or exhaust integrity. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories should not be treated as a substitute for a physical inspection. The MOT history does not cover internal service items, so the condition of the timing chain, dual-clutch gearbox, coolant system, and oil consumption history will need to be verified through supporting paperwork. A pre-purchase check should focus on the front suspension arms and bushes, which are known wear points on MQB-platform vehicles, the rear brake calipers for binding, and the underside for any emerging structural corrosion around the wheel arches and subframe mounting points. Equally, a diagnostic read-out for any stored fault codes, particularly relating to the emissions control system and turbo actuator, would provide reassurance beyond what the MOT certificate alone can confirm. Recorded data is clean but limited in scope, placing this A3 in the lower-risk bracket for documented test outcomes, while a hands-on mechanical inspection remains the responsible next step before purchase. Buying score: 72. Risk level: Low.