2020 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · SL70 RXA
2020 Audi A3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 67,794 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL70 RXA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 67,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL70 RXA 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 2020 Audi A3 (SL70 RXA) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
SL70 RXA Mileage History
- 19/10/202327,170 mi
- 05/07/202431,626 mi+4,456 mi
- 21/06/202551,461 mi+19,835 mi
- 22/06/202667,794 mi+16,333 mi
Average of roughly 15,188 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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