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AUDI A32015 · 2.0L DIESEL

LS 6396

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AUDI A3 (2015, DIESEL, 1968cc) — mileage recorded at 49,800. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 09/01/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2015
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile despite a recurring pattern of immediate MOT failures. The most recent test on January 6, 2026 at 49,800 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day. This pattern suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying immediate issues identified by the tester to ensure compliance, rather than allowing minor faults to escalate into significant mechanical degradation. The mileage profile is notably low for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage intervals, with 2,763 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 2,778 miles between December 2024 and January 2026. While this low mileage typically reduces wear and tear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long periods between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or corrosion on brake surfaces due to lack of use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer from age rather than distance. Given the clean record of mechanical advisories, it is vital to check for perished suspension bushes and cracked tyre sidewalls which may occur despite low mileage. The brake discs and calipers should also be inspected for surface pitting or seized pistons, as low-mileage vehicles often see components sit idle and corrode. The overall structural integrity appears sound based on the history, but a standard check of the underbody for early-stage corrosion remains necessary for an Audi of this era.

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78
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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile despite a recurring pattern of immediate MOT failures. The most recent test on January 6, 2026 at 49,800 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day. This pattern suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying immediate issues identified by the tester to ensure compliance, rather than allowing minor faults to escalate into significant mechanical degradation. The mileage profile is notably low for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage intervals, with 2,763 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 2,778 miles between December 2024 and January 2026. While this low mileage typically reduces wear and tear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long periods between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or corrosion on brake surfaces due to lack of use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer from age rather than distance. Given the clean record of mechanical advisories, it is vital to check for perished suspension bushes and cracked tyre sidewalls which may occur despite low mileage. The brake discs and calipers should also be inspected for surface pitting or seized pistons, as low-mileage vehicles often see components sit idle and corrode. The overall structural integrity appears sound based on the history, but a standard check of the underbody for early-stage corrosion remains necessary for an Audi of this era.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Audi A3 (LS 6396) from 2015 show a total of 5 MOT tests between December 2023 and January 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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

There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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