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2015 AUDI A31.4L PETROL

4 BDD

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With 127,147 miles recorded, this BLUE 2015 AUDI A3 runs on PETROL with a 1395cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is up to date.

MOT
Expired
Expires 01/06/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/02/2027
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2015
Engine
1395cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive ownership. While it passed its most recent June 2025 test at 127,147 miles, this followed a major failure just one day prior. That failure highlighted multiple critical safety and mechanical defects, including severely worn seatbelts and failed braking components. The fact that the car was driven only six miles between the failure and passing suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical issues once they became a legal sticking point. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,500 miles per year. There is a significant surge of 17,879 miles recorded between April 2024 and June 2025, indicating a period of high usage during that specific twelve-month window compared to the lower annual averages previously. This rapid accumulation likely explains the accelerated wear observed on consumables, particularly the transition from minor front disc wear to the total brake system failure seen in the 2025 report. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension components. The June 2025 failure flagged binding rear calipers and fluctuating front brakes, which often indicate seized slider pins or worn pistons that require attention. You should also verify that the oil leak noted at the engine sump remains stable and has not worsened, as it has appeared as an advisory in the two consecutive tests. Given the recurring windscreen damage over the last four years, check for stone chips or cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of the glass.

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43
/ 100 · Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 24 Jun 2026, 04:54
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive ownership. While it passed its most recent June 2025 test at 127,147 miles, this followed a major failure just one day prior. That failure highlighted multiple critical safety and mechanical defects, including severely worn seatbelts and failed braking components. The fact that the car was driven only six miles between the failure and passing suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical issues once they became a legal sticking point. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,500 miles per year. There is a significant surge of 17,879 miles recorded between April 2024 and June 2025, indicating a period of high usage during that specific twelve-month window compared to the lower annual averages previously. This rapid accumulation likely explains the accelerated wear observed on consumables, particularly the transition from minor front disc wear to the total brake system failure seen in the 2025 report. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension components. The June 2025 failure flagged binding rear calipers and fluctuating front brakes, which often indicate seized slider pins or worn pistons that require attention. You should also verify that the oil leak noted at the engine sump remains stable and has not worsened, as it has appeared as an advisory in the two consecutive tests. Given the recurring windscreen damage over the last four years, check for stone chips or cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of the glass.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2015 Audi A3 (4 BDD), we found 5 MOT results in the period of March 2022 to June 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 9 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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