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A3 UCJ

2015 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,451 mi
Last recorded124,451 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A356,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 124,451 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 124,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 115,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit & stepped tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 115,092 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit & stepped tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake disc & pads show signs of heat damage

Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,618 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 96,985 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2023 96,982 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 87,388 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,640 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 77,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 70,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,273 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,913 miles

DSM not register smoke test due to OEM limited rev. range

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both sides - not clearly visible (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 54,913 miles

DSM not register smoke test due to OEM limited rev. range

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both sides - not clearly visible (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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A3 UCJ is a 2015 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A3 UCJ, 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 A3 UCJ registered?

A3 UCJ is a 2015 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is A3 UCJ safe to buy?

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