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1986 NS

2015 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,499 mi
Last recorded51,499 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A356,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1986 NS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 51,499 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 47,236 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2024 47,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 42,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 35,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 24,096 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 20,485 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 17,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 13,295 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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1986 NS is a 2015 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 1986 NS, 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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How do I check the history of 1986 NS?

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What year was 1986 NS registered?

1986 NS is a 2015 Audi A3, first registered on 19 June 2015.

Is 1986 NS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1986 NS 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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