2015 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · V18 HRH
2015 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 107,712 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V18 HRH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 107,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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V18 HRH 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 (V18 HRH) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 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 (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
V18 HRH Mileage History
- 05/05/202382,441 mi
- 05/05/202382,441 mi
- 08/04/202489,714 mi+7,273 mi
- 07/05/202598,816 mi+9,102 mi
- 13/05/2026107,712 mi+8,896 mi
Average of roughly 8,359 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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