2015 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · JEL 11E
2015 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2015. Recorded mileage 59,371 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JEL 11E Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 59,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JEL 11E MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Audi A3 (JEL 11E) between August 2018 and October 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSF Tyre has a bulge Mar”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))”.
JEL 11E Mileage History
- 07/08/201811,672 mi
- 05/08/201915,909 mi+4,237 mi
- 05/08/201915,910 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/202023,243 mi+7,333 mi
- 17/09/202133,075 mi+9,832 mi
- 26/09/202238,897 mi+5,822 mi
- 30/09/202238,928 mi+31 mi
- 27/09/202344,940 mi+6,012 mi
- 27/09/202449,879 mi+4,939 mi
- 26/09/202554,630 mi+4,751 mi
- 05/10/202659,371 mi+4,741 mi
- 05/10/202659,371 mi
Average of roughly 5,844 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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