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AE65 ZYR

2015 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,862 mi
Last recorded59,862 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A356,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 ZYR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 59,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and is out of shape

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 15 Sep 2025 59,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and is out of shape

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,278 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 53,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 48,940 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 9 Sep 2023 48,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,765 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 38,947 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,358 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 34,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 28,081 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 20,928 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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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AE65 ZYR is a 2015 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE65 ZYR, 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 AE65 ZYR registered?

AE65 ZYR is a 2015 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2015.

Is AE65 ZYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 ZYR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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