2020 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · YS70 MSY
2020 Audi A3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 2020. Recorded mileage 40,677 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS70 MSY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 40,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS70 MSY 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 (YS70 MSY) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
YS70 MSY Mileage History
- 27/04/202326,486 mi
- 03/04/202431,141 mi+4,655 mi
- 02/04/202536,059 mi+4,918 mi
- 31/03/202640,677 mi+4,618 mi
Average of roughly 4,848 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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