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AB65 SAM

2015 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,208 mi
Last recorded107,208 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A356,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB65 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 107,208 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light is on but brake pads are ok

Fail 17 Mar 2026 107,010 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light is on but brake pads are ok

Pass 1 Apr 2025 94,280 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 94,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,510 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 53,296 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,049 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 48,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,702 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 43,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,423 miles

under tray not fully secured

Pass 25 May 2019 32,697 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 26,830 miles

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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AB65 SAM is a 2015 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB65 SAM, 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 AB65 SAM registered?

AB65 SAM is a 2015 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2015.

Is AB65 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB65 SAM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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