2017 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · WE55 SEY
2017 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 75,687 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WE55 SEY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 75,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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WE55 SEY 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 2017 Audi A3 (WE55 SEY) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
WE55 SEY Mileage History
- 01/09/202248,284 mi
- 29/08/202360,351 mi+12,067 mi
- 02/10/202470,382 mi+10,031 mi
- 29/10/202575,687 mi+5,305 mi
Average of roughly 8,673 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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