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A23 ALU

2015 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

89,330 mi
Last recorded89,330 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A356,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 ALU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 89,330 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2026 127,622 miles

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

Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,389 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 87,383 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 122,934 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 83,345 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 83,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,787 miles

EML illuminated

Fail 26 Sep 2023 116,783 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

EML illuminated

Pass 6 Jan 2023 77,163 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,105 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,884 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,291 miles

under tray fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,349 miles

under trays fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Mar 2020 60,349 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Aug 2019 110,917 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,209 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 65,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,503 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both rear tyres approx 2.5mm.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,273 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,061 miles

o/s/f tyre is starting to cut on inside of tread

Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,898 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 92,864 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 86,994 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,749 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,827 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,293 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 66,840 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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A23 ALU is a 2015 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 A23 ALU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 ALU registered?

A23 ALU is a 2015 Audi A3, first registered on 21 July 2015.

Is A23 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 ALU shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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