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AUDI A32015 · 1.2L PETROL

PL64 AAF

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2015 AUDI A3 — PETROL, 1197cc. This vehicle has 163,736 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 26/04/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/05/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2015
Engine
1197cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. The most recent test on 11 March 2025 showed a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure on the same day. This suggests the owner is reactive, addressing specific issues only when flagged by the tester rather than following a way maintenance schedule. The trend remains stable in terms of passing, but the recurring failures are notable across the last two years. The mileage accumulation is high for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,500 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the car covered 16,030 miles, followed by another 13,842 miles in the subsequent year leading to the March 2025 test at 148,595 miles. This consistent high-mile usage puts significant strain on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems, which typically reach the end of their lifespan at this interval. While the records do not list specific mechanical defects for the failures, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the high-wear areas. Given the mileage, close attention should be paid to the suspension geometry, shock several, and rubber mounts for signs of tearing or leaking. The brake discs and calipers should be checked for thinning or uneven wear, as the high mileage suggests these components are nearing their service limit. A check for structural corrosion on the underbody is also essential to ensure the high-mileage use has not led to accelerated degradation.

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58
/ 100 · Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/22/2026, 3:21:19 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. The most recent test on 11 March 2025 showed a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure on the same day. This suggests the owner is reactive, addressing specific issues only when flagged by the tester rather than following a way maintenance schedule. The trend remains stable in terms of passing, but the recurring failures are notable across the last two years. The mileage accumulation is high for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,500 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the car covered 16,030 miles, followed by another 13,842 miles in the subsequent year leading to the March 2025 test at 148,595 miles. This consistent high-mile usage puts significant strain on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems, which typically reach the end of their lifespan at this interval. While the records do not list specific mechanical defects for the failures, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the high-wear areas. Given the mileage, close attention should be paid to the suspension geometry, shock several, and rubber mounts for signs of tearing or leaking. The brake discs and calipers should be checked for thinning or uneven wear, as the high mileage suggests these components are nearing their service limit. A check for structural corrosion on the underbody is also essential to ensure the high-mileage use has not led to accelerated degradation.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2015 Audi A3 (PL64 AAF) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2024 to April 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

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 (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (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 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall and cracking (5.2.3 ”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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