2017 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · Y18 GAF
2017 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 102,314 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y18 GAF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 102,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y18 GAF 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 (Y18 GAF) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Y18 GAF Mileage History
- 16/08/202270,192 mi
- 15/08/202384,491 mi+14,299 mi
- 23/01/202598,113 mi+13,622 mi
- 23/01/2026102,314 mi+4,201 mi
Average of roughly 9,340 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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