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AO65 ZDS

2015 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,138 mi
Last recorded140,138 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A356,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 ZDS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 140,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 140,033 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 127,705 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 114,245 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 114,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 105,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 84,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 84,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction REQUIRES GLOW PLUGS (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 65,469 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 49,747 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 29,884 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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AO65 ZDS is a 2015 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO65 ZDS, 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 AO65 ZDS registered?

AO65 ZDS is a 2015 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 2015.

Is AO65 ZDS safe to buy?

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