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JE55 SMY

2021 Audi A3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,105 mi
Last recorded33,105 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Audi A329,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE55 SMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 33,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 99,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 28,279 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 27,508 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 90,722 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 78,712 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 21 Jul 2022 72,257 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 8 Dec 2021 66,811 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 60,895 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 52,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 52,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 40,294 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 40,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,674 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

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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JE55 SMY is a 2021 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,332cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2021 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 29,762 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 JE55 SMY, 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 5 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JE55 SMY registered?

JE55 SMY is a 2021 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2021.

Is JE55 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JE55 SMY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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