2015 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · S18 HBA
2015 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 138,896 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S18 HBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 138,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S18 HBA 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 (S18 HBA) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 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.
S18 HBA Mileage History
- 02/07/2024114,521 mi
- 02/07/2024114,521 mi
- 01/08/2025130,309 mi+15,788 mi
- 18/08/2026138,896 mi+8,587 mi
- 18/08/2026138,896 mi
Average of roughly 11,461 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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