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AJ15 BYC

2015 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,106 mi
Last recorded114,106 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A356,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 BYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 114,106 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 114,093 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 111,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 102,788 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2022 95,984 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads starting to wear thin approx 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get close to tread wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads starting to wear thin approx 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 46,504 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 32,776 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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AJ15 BYC 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 88.9%.

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 AJ15 BYC, 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 AJ15 BYC registered?

AJ15 BYC is a 2015 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2015.

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The MOT history for AJ15 BYC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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