2015 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · RV65 WHM
2015 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 120,495 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV65 WHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 120,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV65 WHM 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 (RV65 WHM) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RV65 WHM Mileage History
- 05/06/202395,781 mi
- 03/06/2024104,138 mi+8,357 mi
- 04/06/2025113,131 mi+8,993 mi
- 04/06/2025113,135 mi+4 mi
- 20/05/2026120,495 mi+7,360 mi
Average of roughly 8,357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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