2015 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · JD55 JAC
2015 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 23,569 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JD55 JAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 23,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JD55 JAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Audi A3 (JD55 JAC) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF tyre inner s”.
JD55 JAC Mileage History
- 18/07/202314,006 mi
- 17/07/202414,234 mi+228 mi
- 22/08/202517,633 mi+3,399 mi
- 26/08/202517,635 mi+2 mi
- 25/08/202623,569 mi+5,934 mi
Average of roughly 3,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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