2015 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · RU10 BZZ
2015 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 116,508 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RU10 BZZ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 116,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RU10 BZZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Audi A3 (RU10 BZZ) between November 2018 and November 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are 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.
RU10 BZZ Mileage History
- 21/11/201850,351 mi
- 31/10/201965,886 mi+15,535 mi
- 02/11/202071,138 mi+5,252 mi
- 28/10/202176,861 mi+5,723 mi
- 21/11/202288,257 mi+11,396 mi
- 13/11/202396,969 mi+8,712 mi
- 22/11/2024107,494 mi+10,525 mi
- 25/11/2025116,508 mi+9,014 mi
Average of roughly 9,434 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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