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J7 DSY

2020 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,197 mi
Last recorded23,197 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Audi A332,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 DSY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 23,197 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2025 21,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 55,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 Dot 40/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge. Dot 18/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2024 15,056 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 52,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2024 52,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 9,771 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,407 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 42,590 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,656 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,009 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 23,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,979 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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J7 DSY is a 2020 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2020 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 32,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J7 DSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 6 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J7 DSY registered?

J7 DSY is a 2020 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2020.

Is J7 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 DSY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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