2015 Audi A3 1.4L Hybrid electric · J28 MAL
2015 Audi A3 (1.4L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 60,149 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J28 MAL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 60,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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J28 MAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Audi A3 (J28 MAL) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
J28 MAL Mileage History
- 13/07/202252,823 mi
- 04/10/202354,214 mi+1,391 mi
- 24/09/202455,969 mi+1,755 mi
- 30/09/202560,149 mi+4,180 mi
Average of roughly 2,277 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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