2017 Audi A3 2.5L Petrol · Y2 RHJ
2017 Audi A3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2017. Recorded mileage 32,691 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y2 RHJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 32,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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Y2 RHJ 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 (Y2 RHJ) between November 2022 and October 2025.
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: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (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.
Y2 RHJ Mileage History
- 01/11/202213,758 mi
- 30/10/202318,224 mi+4,466 mi
- 30/10/202425,234 mi+7,010 mi
- 31/10/202532,691 mi+7,457 mi
Average of roughly 6,316 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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