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AA51 LAY

2015 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,460 mi
Last recorded84,460 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A356,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 LAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 84,460 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2024 79,613 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 70,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes worn

Pass 31 May 2022 59,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to mis-shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 49,083 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 49,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 34,708 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 30,370 miles

The emission limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AA51 LAY is a 2015 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2015 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 56,838 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA51 LAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 11 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA51 LAY registered?

AA51 LAY is a 2015 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2015.

Is AA51 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA51 LAY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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