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YL15 HKW

2015 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,386 mi
Last recorded80,386 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi S348,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 HKW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 80,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 69,955 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 63,791 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 63,790 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 63,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,730 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,317 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 33,091 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 28,954 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,067 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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YL15 HKW is a 2015 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 48,446 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 S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL15 HKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 11 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL15 HKW registered?

YL15 HKW is a 2015 Audi S3, first registered on 24 July 2015.

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The MOT history for YL15 HKW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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