2015 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · SY65 OJW
2015 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 94,128 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY65 OJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 94,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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SY65 OJW 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 (SY65 OJW) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 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 (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
SY65 OJW Mileage History
- 06/03/202374,642 mi
- 08/03/202479,301 mi+4,659 mi
- 06/03/202586,301 mi+7,000 mi
- 07/03/202586,304 mi+3 mi
- 06/02/202694,128 mi+7,824 mi
Average of roughly 6,664 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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