2015 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · L31 LBE
2015 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 92,004 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L31 LBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 92,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L31 LBE 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 (L31 LBE) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
L31 LBE Mileage History
- 30/06/202271,529 mi
- 22/06/202486,899 mi+15,370 mi
- 22/06/202486,899 mi
- 12/03/202590,337 mi+3,438 mi
- 04/03/202692,004 mi+1,667 mi
Average of roughly 5,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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