2017 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · WG66 VFV
2017 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 124,027 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG66 VFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 124,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG66 VFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Audi A3 (WG66 VFV) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
WG66 VFV Mileage History
- 02/01/202481,012 mi
- 31/12/2024105,555 mi+24,543 mi
- 05/06/2025113,317 mi+7,762 mi
- 29/05/2026124,027 mi+10,710 mi
- 29/05/2026124,027 mi
Average of roughly 17,889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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