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AD15 ELC

2015 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,816 mi
Last recorded127,816 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2015 Audi A356,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD15 ELC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 127,816 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 98,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,777 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 73,486 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

rear discs rusty lip.

Fail 4 Aug 2021 73,485 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

rear discs rusty lip.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

Fail 5 Aug 2020 63,491 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

Pass 2 Aug 2019 57,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,562 miles

front tyre tread depths at 4mm

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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AD15 ELC is a 2015 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD15 ELC, 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 AD15 ELC registered?

AD15 ELC is a 2015 Audi A3, first registered on 11 August 2015.

Is AD15 ELC safe to buy?

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